Terminal Operations Leader? Rail / Truck Logistics & Capital Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Build safer terminals. Shape smarter capital. Set the standard.

Join Chemtrade to champion operational excellence across a multi-site terminal network that keeps critical industries moving. This is your platform to lead people, strengthen systems, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, reliability, and cost.

The mission

Own full-spectrum leadership for three terminals (Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Niagara Falls, Canada) and the Whiting, IN transfer facility. Safely operate, meet environmental obligations, hit quality targets, and manage budgetswhile steering the CAPEX portfolio for Chicago, Cleveland, and Niagara.

How youll make an impact

• Operations, Maintenance, CAPEX 35% Motivate teams; authorize spend; update procedures; train and coach; oversee nonstandard maintenance; scope and deliver capital projects; champion continuous improvement for throughput and cost.
• EHS Excellence 20% Act as the RC14001 management representative; ensure timely incident reporting, investigation, and corrective action; drive closure of IMS items.
• Quality Leadership 15% Lead through regulatory, customer, and ISO 9001 audits; ensure robust investigations and corrective actions.
• Commercial Partnership 10% Synchronize with Sales / Marketing; align living production / shipping plans with demand; support customer engagements.
• Performance Visibility 10% Report production, spend, reliability, EHS, and CAPEX performance; present insights regularly.
• Strategic Planning 10% Create annual production plans; maintenance outage plans; capital budgets; and periodic spend plans.

What youll need

Where youll work

Home-based in Chicago, IL; Northern Ohio; or Northern Indiana with frequent site travel.

Rewards

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, and robust benefits. Explore details in our Benefits Highlight Booklet.

Legal notice

Compensation : $110,000 - $120,000.00 base salary + bonus, + benefits (salaried, exempt)

Grow with Chemtrade

We center people in our decision-making and honor the strength of diverse perspectives. Through Employee Resource Groups, family-friendly benefits, and a culture grounded in safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship, youll find room to grow and belong. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube : Chemtrade.