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TERMINAL MANAGER - RAIL / ETHANOL in Sandy Springs

Date Posted: 01 September 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Sandy Springs, GA | $100K–$145K DOE | Full-Time | On-Site

Lead. Operate. Grow.

An established and growing organization is seeking an experienced Terminal Manager to oversee operations at a rail-based facility in the Sandy Springs, GA area.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands the unique demands of rail, ethanol, bulk commodities, and trucking operations and can successfully manage people, safety, equipment, customers, and day-to-day terminal performance.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Oversee daily terminal operations involving rail and truck movements
  • Manage the safe and efficient loading, unloading, transfer, and movement of product
  • Lead, coach, and develop terminal employees and operating personnel
  • Coordinate railcar and truck activity to maintain efficient product flow
  • Manage terminal productivity, operating costs, maintenance, and performance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, environmental, hazmat, and company safety requirements
  • Maintain strong relationships with railroad partners, trucking companies, customers, vendors, and contractors
  • Monitor inventory, terminal documentation, operating records, and reporting
  • Oversee preventative maintenance and terminal equipment reliability
  • Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues and emergencies
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, service, and profitability
  • Maintain a strong culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

  • Proven management experience in a terminal, rail, trucking, bulk liquid, fuel, ethanol, or related industrial operation
  • Ethanol experience is required
  • Rail experience is required
  • Trucking/transportation experience is required
  • Strong understanding of terminal operations and rail-to-truck logistics
  • Experience leading employees in a safety-sensitive environment
  • Strong knowledge of DOT/OSHA and applicable regulatory requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operating environment
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to be hands-on and present in the operation

IDEAL BACKGROUND

We're particularly interested in candidates coming from:

  • Ethanol / biofuels
  • Fuel terminals
  • Rail transload operations
  • Bulk liquid terminals
  • Petroleum / energy logistics
  • Tanker trucking
  • Rail and trucking operations
  • Industrial terminal management
  • Chemical or other regulated bulk commodity operations

COMPENSATION

$100,000–$145,000 base salary, depending on experience

Competitive benefits package and the opportunity to take ownership of a critical terminal operation.

SHOW US WHAT YOU'VE DONE

If you've successfully managed a rail + trucking + ethanol/bulk terminal operation, we want to hear from you.

Strong operational leadership and measurable results will get our attention.

Apply confidentially today by sending resume to: linda.powell@gogpac.com

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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