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Operations Supervisor

IMTT
United States, Virginia, Chesapeake
2801 South Military Highway (Show on map)
Apr 12, 2026

The Operations Supervisor (OS) is responsible for management of all facets of a third- party bulk liquid storage terminal (rail, truck, marine, and pipeline) under the guidance of the Terminal Manager. The OS is charged with the responsibility of operating the terminal in a cost effective, efficient, and safe manner. The OS will ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory rules and guidelines. This position will help characterize and implement acceptable procedures as well as performance standards for terminal employees based on company policies and industry best practices. The OS will assist with the development of terminal employees providing coaching, team building and other growth building exercises.

Responsibilities

  • Protect the integrity and segregation of customer product during the receipt, storage and disbursement processes by confirming proper procedures and guidelines are in place and adhered to by qualified terminal personnel.

  • Maintains an up-to-date knowledge and enforcement of regulatory and company operating policies and procedures.

  • Responsible for executing operations consistent with budgetary expectations.

  • Accurately measure employee performance and define training opportunities and goals.

  • Create employee development plans, identify, and build critical skills and abilities.

  • Effect inventory management reconciliation process for daily, monthly, and yearly monitoring periods. Investigate and rectify any excessive variations. Review approve and distribute inventory reports to customers as specified in their contracts.

  • Prepare, review, and approve monthly reports for decimation to customers, regulatory officials or internal department.

  • Ensure an acceptable day to day work schedule is in place that meets the workload demands of customer or seasonality of the product being handled.

  • Must understand and help enhance the safety of our facilities, employees, customers, and the public.

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • Experience will be considered in lieu of education

  • Minimum 5 years applicable experience in petroleum operations

  • In depth knowledge of facility job functions.

  • Valid Driver's License

  • TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT's terminal locations.

Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to understand and communicate in written and verbal communication in the English language.

  • Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.

  • Ability to communicate with all other terminal departments.

  • Ability to manager and delegate efficiently.

  • Ability to respond to off-work hours.

  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Must possess an in- depth knowledge of all facility job functions.

  • Compliance with all company policies and procedures.

  • Mechanical Aptitude.

  • Mathematical and analytical skills

Hours of Work

  • This is a full-time position.

  • This is an exempt, salaried position. The role requires flexibility as business needs require.

  • Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Physical and Environmental Demand

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This job operates in an office environment as well as the outside environment.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stoop, kneel and lift moderately.

  • Must be able to work in confined spaces, over water and not be afraid of heights. Must be able to operate manual valves.

  • Must be able to distinguish colors and able to hear.

  • Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to negotiate uneven surfaces, climb ladders including heights over 40 feet, and negotiate uneven surfaces.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.

IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.

If you like working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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