Director of Operations, Terminals; Midwest Region

Full responsibility and oversight for approximately eight (8) liquid bulk terminal operations in the Midwest area. Position would be responsible for employees in multiple locations. Position is responsible for approximately $41 million in budgeted EBITA.

• Leadership responsibilities for multiple sites totaling approximately 160 employees with (4-6) union affiliates
• Leadership of employees at all location, including the safety of employees, management of safety programs and environmental permitting
• Participation and assistance in negotiations with the union and workforce
• Overseeing service, maintenance and capital and DOT assets
• Growth and development of business internally and externally with the support of the commercial group
• Facilitation and development of customer relations and service using a quantitative, quality based approach
• Financial reporting for each facility as it relates to budgeting and forecasting
• Develop, manages, and adjusts processes and systems to meet and exceed established KPI's for inbound and outbound operations
• Manage direct staff. Ensure timely and accurate performance feedback is provided on a regular basis.
• Provide training and development
• Interview, hire and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Manage the performance of the warehouse/tank farm, inventory, and parcel departments
• Develop goals and objectives of each department consistent with KPIs and synchronized with the facilities and corporate’s financial/performance objectives with emphasis on managing to margin
• Other related duties

• Bachelor's degree in business, industrial engineering or other related fields
• Master’s degree, preferred

• Heavy background in the DOT petroleum and petrochemical, bulk terminal industry required
• Strong project management skills
• Prior experience in running multiple sites and bulk/liquid handling facilities
• Proven track record of leading an hourly workforce in an industrial setting
• Prior experience managing and maintaining bulk liquid handling assets along with Marine operations
• Prior experience managing customer relationships as it relates to quantitative service management
• Solid knowledge of PC systems and related Company applications
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and properly set priorities
• Detailed and customer-oriented; able to take initiative and work with others in accomplishing defined goals in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership, team building, analytical, strong communication (oral and written), and excellent organizational skills
• Successful completion of a drug screen and background check upon offer
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company
• Successfully obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) card

• Prior leadership training preferred

• 50 percent travel and field work required
• Requires flexibility to work extended hours based on business needs
• Must be available to respond to emergency or time sensitive matters outside of standard business hours

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