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Road & Rail Services
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Management
Road & Rail Services is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to lead our vehicle processing operation in Huntsville, Alabama. This is a hands-on leadership position for a manager who is comfortable being present in the operation, developing employees, managing performance, and taking ownership of overall site results.
The Terminal Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the operation, including safety, staffing, training, productivity, quality, customer expectations, and financial performance. We are looking for a leader who can balance operational demands with employee development while maintaining a strong safety culture.
Candidates with management experience in automotive processing, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, railroad operations, distribution, or other high-volume industrial environments are encouraged to apply. Railroad experience is beneficial but not required.
As Terminal Manager, you will:
Provide overall leadership and management oversight for assigned vehicle processing operations
Direct and support supervisors, leads, and hourly associates to achieve daily operational goals
Manage an operation consisting of approximately 25–50 associates
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, FRA, and DOT regulations
Maintain compliance with company and customer safety policies, operating procedures, work instructions, and site SOPs
Ensure employees receive appropriate job-specific training and understand established work procedures
Monitor productivity, labor utilization, quality, staffing, and overall site performance
Manage financial performance and P&L responsibilities
Identify performance gaps and develop corrective action plans when necessary
Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and accountability
Build productive working relationships with customers and company leadership
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and retention
Respond to operational issues and adjust staffing or workflow based on business needs
Promote a professional, team-oriented work environment focused on continuous improvement
Qualified candidates should have:
3+ years of management-level experience
Previous responsibility for P&L and operational performance
Experience managing approximately 25–50 employees
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Experience working in a production-driven, logistics, transportation, automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment
Railroad or vehicle processing experience is a plus
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operation
A valid driver's license when operating company vehicles or equipment
Ability to safely operate both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles when required
This is an on-site, working management position within an active vehicle processing operation. The Terminal Manager must be comfortable spending time in the operation and working alongside the management team.
The position requires the ability to:
Work outdoors in changing weather conditions, including heat, cold, dust, and noise
Maintain a flexible schedule based on customer and operational requirements
Work weekends and holidays when necessary
Be available for on-call responsibilities
Climb various types of ladders to heights exceeding 16 feet
Safely wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Road & Rail Services offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Annual steel-toe boot allowance
Company-provided PPE
Veteran-friendly workplace
Opportunities for advancement
A strong promote-from-within culture
Established in 1987, Road & Rail Services has grown into a leading provider of rail-related and transportation support services throughout North America. Our teams provide plant and terminal operating expertise along with field maintenance services for railroads, rail shippers, and owners of rail-related equipment and facilities.
If you have experience leading people, managing operational performance, and taking ownership of a fast-paced industrial operation, we encourage you to apply for our Terminal Manager – Vehicle Processing opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama.