Transload Terminal Manager

About Us

Founded in 1953, Coleman Oil Company has been a trusted fuel distributor serving the Pacific and Inland Northwest for more than 70 years. Headquartered in Lewiston, Idaho, the company has built a strong reputation for safety, operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. Under three generations of family leadership, Coleman Oil expanded its network of fuel terminals and distribution facilities throughout the region before joining the NorthStar Energy family of companies in 2025.

Today, Coleman Oil is part of a family of operations that includes CityServiceValcon (CSV), a respected regional energy provider with roots dating back to 1932, and Sunset Mart, a network of 12 fuel stations/convenience stores serving communities across Idaho and Washington. Together, these companies deliver a comprehensive range of energy solutions, including wholesale and retail fuels, aviation fuel, propane, cardlock services, lubricants, bulk fuel delivery, and retail convenience offerings. Serving customers across the Northwest, we support a wide range of industries and communities with a shared commitment to safety, reliability, service excellence, and local partnerships.

About the Role

The Transload Terminal Manager is responsible for overseeing daily terminal operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant rail and fuel transloading activities. This role leads terminal personnel, manages operational performance, maintains regulatory compliance, and promotes a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Working closely with BP Operations, the Terminal Manager ensures all terminal activities are conducted in accordance with BP policies, procedures, operational standards, and safety requirements while delivering exceptional service to customers and business partners.

What You’ll Do

• Provides leadership for assigned staff, including effective performance management, identification of training needs and development of training plans, and ensuring that policies, procedures and guidelines are followed.
• Manages workflow to determine priorities and ensure appropriate resource allocation.
• Manages the recruiting, hiring, and training of drivers and loaders to provide safe delivery and excellent customer service.
• Ensure all equipment can and will operate in a safe manner to meet DOT, Federal, State, and Coleman Oil standards.
• Establish a strong safety culture with assigned staff by completing safety meetings and updating training material.
• Communicate and document employee work performance, provide feedback on a timely basis, and fully document all employee relation concerns.
• Work with Fleet Equipment Manager to identify equipment replacement needs and future truck specifications.
• Work closely with Fleet Equipment Manager to review expenses by truck, and other relevant categories.
• Routinely audit or develop tools to audit assigned staff logs, pay, inspections, and all associated paperwork is accurate and meets all Federal, State, Local, and Coleman Oil standards.
• Work closely with BP Operations and designated BP representatives to ensure all terminal activities are conducted in accordance with BP policies, procedures, operational standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with BP Operations regarding transloading activities, product handling, equipment utilization, inventory management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of BP operating procedures and ensure all employees receive the necessary training and guidance to comply with established standards.
• Support BP audits, inspections, and operational reviews, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the terminal and BP Operations for day-to-day operational matters, safety concerns, and continuous improvement effort

Skills and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, Business Administration, Industrial Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, fuel distribution, rail operations, transloading, terminal operations, or a related industry.
• Minimum two (2) years of supervisory or management experience in terminal, transportation, industrial, or loading operations environments.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience coaching, developing, and managing employees.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and operational reporting systems.
• Proven ability to foster a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing daily terminal operations, workforce scheduling, product movement, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in petroleum, fuel transportation, hazardous materials, chemical handling, rail operations, or other highly regulated industrial environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of and experience ensuring compliance with DOT, OSHA, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Experience conducting employee training, coaching, performance management, and corrective action processes.
• Class A CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements preferred, or the ability to obtain required endorsements within a specified timeframe.

Preferred Competencies:

• Strong understanding of transportation logistics, inventory control, and terminal operations.
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive work environment.

Benefits

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents.
• Employer-paid life, (AD&D), and long-term disability insurance
• Ancillary options such as short-term disability, critical illness, and accident.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match.
• 2 weeks’ vacation annually.
• 6 company paid holidays
• 1 personal day on January 1^st each year
• Paid sick leave

Additional Information

Coleman Oil Company participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It electronically verifies the information provided on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to ensure that employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.