Terminal Operations Manager - Bulk Cement in Port Isabel
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Job Overview
SESACEM is seeking an experienced, hands-on Terminal Operations Manager to oversee the daily material-handling and bulk cement operations at our Port Isabel, Texas terminal.
The ideal candidate will take full ownership of day-to-day terminal operations, ensuring that all activities are performed safely, efficiently, and without unnecessary delays.
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r primary operation involves cement bag busting, bulk material handling, inventory management, equipment operations, and loading customer trucks.
We are looking for a proactive, reliable, and results-oriented individual who can lead terminal personnel, solve operational problems, maintain equipment readiness, and ensure smooth operations throughout each shift.
This is a hands-on operational leadership position, not a desk-based management role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Terminal Operations Management
• Oversee all daily terminal activities, with primary responsibility for cement bag busting operations.
• Plan and coordinate workflow to ensure continuous and efficient operations.
• Identify and resolve operational issues before they cause delays or interruptions.
• Ensure sufficient personnel and equipment are available to meet daily requirements.
• Take ownership of day-to-day operational performance and productivity.
2. Bag Busting & Material Handling
• Supervise the safe and efficient handling, positioning, opening, and discharge of bulk cement bags.
• Coordinate telehandler operators and ground personnel throughout bag busting operations.
• Monitor material flow and work to minimize spillage, waste, contamination, and product loss.
• Ensure materials are handled and stored according to established procedures.
• Maintain continuous and efficient material flow to support truck-loading operations.
3. Equipment Management
• Oversee the safe and proper operation of telehandlers, forklifts, and other terminal equipment.
• Ensure daily equipment inspections are completed and documented.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Prevent equipment misuse, overloading, and unsafe operating practices.
• Minimize equipment downtime and ensure equipment remains operationally ready.
4. Personnel Supervision
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate terminal workers and equipment operators.
• Assign daily responsibilities and monitor employee performance.
• Ensure workers follow operating procedures, safety rules, and management instructions.
• Provide operational guidance and address performance or productivity issues.
• Coordinate staffing and shift assignments according to terminal requirements.
5. Customer Truck Loading
• Organize and supervise the safe, accurate, and timely loading of customer trucks.
• Minimize unnecessary truck waiting times and prevent avoidable loading delays.
• Coordinate equipment operators and loading personnel to maximize loading efficiency.
• Verify that truck loading is performed according to applicable procedures and requirements.
• Address loading issues immediately and communicate with the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain an organized truck flow to prevent congestion and operational disruptions.
6. Inventory Control
• Monitor and maintain accurate material inventory records.
• Track incoming materials, processed quantities, and outgoing truck shipments.
• Reconcile physical inventory with operational and shipping records.
• Identify and report inventory discrepancies, material losses, or damaged products.
7. Safety, Housekeeping & Facility Maintenance
• Enforce safety policies and applicable workplace regulations.
• Ensure personnel use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain safe pedestrian and equipment traffic within the terminal.
• Implement appropriate precautions to protect materials, equipment, personnel, and customer vehicles.
• Organize regular cleaning and housekeeping throughout the facility.
• Control cement dust, material spillage, and housekeeping hazar