Operations Manager - Tanker Trucking in Denham Springs

Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025

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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day activities of our tanker trucking business unit, specializing in specialty chemical transport. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations across equipment, personnel, and facilities while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

What You’ll Do

As Operations Manager, you will:

  • Oversee operations, maintenance, safety/compliance, and personnel across the terminal
  • Manage budgets for staffing, maintenance, equipment, and supplies while monitoring financial performance
  • Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, customer satisfaction, and revenue generation
  • Ensure trucks, trailers, and facilities remain safe, compliant, and fully operational
  • Lead, train, and manage direct reports to meet company standards and promote a culture of safety
  • Conduct safety audits, enforce regulations, and develop risk-mitigation strategies
  • Foster collaboration and communication between departments to streamline workflows
  • Leverage technology and systems to improve efficiency and support recruitment efforts
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, customers, and internal teams

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of management experience in transportation/operations, preferably within tanker trucking
  • Must have hands-on experience with tanker operations and transporting specialty chemicals
  • Strong knowledge of logistics, scheduling, and DOT regulations
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
  • Solid background in budgeting, financial management, and compliance
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (or similar software)
  • Clean driving record required

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $85,000 – $100,000
  • Aggressive bonus structure (paid twice per year)
  • Excellent benefits package
  • Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced, high-demand industry
  • Some travel required

Why Join Us?

This is more than just an operations role—it’s an opportunity to lead a critical business unit, make a measurable impact on performance, and drive long-term success in the specialty chemical transport industry. If you’re a proven leader with a strong operations background in tanker trucking, we want to hear from you.

👉 Apply Now by submitting your resume or reaching out directly to angel.aleman@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.