Gardewine is a transportation company with a strong history that dates back to the 1950’s. Since being founded we have grown significantly by diversifying within the transportation industry. The most important aspect of our company’s operations is our dedicated people; our people will always be the source of our success and their safety and health will always come first. We are currently seeking a Terminal Manager (Dryden, ON) to join our team.
Summary
The Terminal Manager is a hands on position that will oversee all the day to day activities of terminal. The Terminal Manager is responsible for managing all terminal activities including freight delivery, equipment utilization and maintenance, employee scheduling, dispatch, sales and customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage terminal employees in areas including safety, scheduling, coaching and assessment
- Outline, coordinate, and monitor service schedules and levels
- Coordinate freight movement, tracing, claims and dispatch in the terminal area
- Monitor freight movement to ensure maximum load factors and service levels to minimize claims
- Participate in the hiring and training of employees’
- Schedule and monitor the use of equipment to maximize utilization
- Provide ongoing training to supervisors
- Maintain staff levels that insure an acceptable level of productivity and performance
- Work with all employees to ensure smooth operations under all conditions
- Assist with terminal operational activities
- Oversee reporting and record keeping on productivity, utilization and service levels
- Minimize severity or frequency of accidents of contractors and employees’ through risk identification process
- Review sales activities and customer contacts
- Claim inspections and customers as required
- Directs activities of supervisors; inspecting completed tasks
- Develop and execute training plans for employees
- Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality of work standards are maintained
- Achieve terminal, as well as personal goals
- Manage inventory of tools and supplies to reduce risk, loss and damage
- Practices Safe work procedures and ensures team practices safe work
- Assists as needed in terminal functions that support operations goals and objectives
Supervisory Responsibilities
Is responsible for leading, managing and supervising the terminal team.
Qualifications:
Experience working in a large commercial/industrial facility leading a team. Ideally, you have post-secondary education and a minimum of three years’ experience in general freight operations. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure and manage critical and unplanned requirements. Strong interpersonal skills to foster and build working relationships with business unit leaders in addition to vendors, contractors, and suppliers. Competent ability and capacity to get the job done through a hands on approach. Experience using all Microsoft Office programs. Working knowledge of WHMIS and the Health & Safety Act.
Physical Requirements:
For this position you will be required to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time. The operation of power equipment on a regular daily basis. Lift up and move up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to maneuver. Need a good sense of balance with hand and foot coordination with ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights. Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season. Must wear PPE at all times. Regular use of computer.
We offer a work environment focused on continuous improvement supported by autonomy and empowerment with a competitive base salary; health benefits; life and disability insurance; retirement packages (Matched pension, RSP, Stock Options); and profit sharing program.
At Gardewine, we are committed to continually improving our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and value driven workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experiences do not align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You could just be the right candidate for this role or others!
Gardewine is an equal opportunity employer and recognized as a Top Fleet Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected further in the process will be contacted.
To view other Gardewine opportunities currently available, please visit our website at www.gardewine.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Stock options
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
