Rail Transload Operations Manager

Transload Operations Manager Department: Operations Reports To: General Manager Company: Total Transload Services (2015) Inc. Position Summary The Transload Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and optimizing daily operations across the company's transloading terminals and facilities. This position is accountable for ensuring all rail transloading, truck loading and unloading, warehousing, material handling, and related activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within established budgets. The Operations Manager provides direct leadership to operational personnel, coordinates equipment and resources, maintains operational schedules, and ensures that customer requirements, company procedures, and safety standards are consistently met. The role requires a proactive, hands-on management approach, with a strong emphasis on planning, accountability, productivity, cost control, and continuous improvement. Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities1. Daily Operations Management Oversee and coordinate all daily activities across company-operated transloading terminals. Ensure efficient execution of railcar loading and unloading, truck transloading, warehousing, material handling, and related operations. Conduct daily morning operational meetings with department leads to review work schedules, staffing, equipment availability, and customer requirements. Establish clear daily priorities and ensure employees understand their assigned responsibilities. Conduct regular site inspections throughout the day to monitor work progress, productivity, safety, and operational efficiency. Identify operational bottlenecks, scheduling conflicts, and equipment limitations, and take corrective action to minimize disruptions. Ensure all customer orders and operational commitments are completed accurately and within required timelines. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment across all facilities. Ensure proper opening, closing, and security procedures are followed at all operating locations. 2. Operational Planning and Scheduling Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly operational schedules. Prepare and maintain rolling 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day operational forecasts to anticipate staffing, equipment, railcar movements, and customer volume requirements. Coordinate railcar arrivals, switching, unloading, loading, and departures to minimize railcar dwell time and maximize terminal capacity. Coordinate truck movements and loading schedules to minimize driver wait times and maximize equipment utilization. Ensure adequate staffing and equipment are available to meet operational demands. Coordinate planned maintenance activities to minimize operational downtime. Work closely with the Control Room and dispatch personnel to ensure effective communication and execution of daily schedules. Develop contingency plans for unexpected volume increases, equipment failures, staffing shortages, and operational disruptions. 3. Personnel Management and Leadership Provide direct supervision and leadership to all operational departments, including transloading, warehousing, rail switching, dangerous goods handling, maintenance, and general labour. Assign personnel based on workload, qualifications, and operational priorities. Monitor employee attendance, work hours, overtime, and productivity. Maintain accurate daily labour records, including hours worked by department and activity. Ensure staffing levels are appropriate for operational requirements while controlling unnecessary overtime. Conduct regular employee performance reviews and provide coaching, training, and corrective action where required. Assist with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of operational employees. Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable for meeting company standards. Promote effective communication and teamwork between departments. Identify opportunities for cross-training emp…

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