Overview
FLF – Terminal Manager Jobs in Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada at Gardewine
Title: FLF – Terminal Manager
Company: Gardewine
Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada
Gardewine is a Manitoba company, with terminals across Canada and a strong history that dates back to the 1950’s. Since being founded in the northern community of Flin Flon 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 in Flin Flon to join our team.
The Terminal Manager is a hands on positions 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. Leading and managing the terminal operations will come from a hands-on approach with the terminal team.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide positive customer service that result in mutually beneficial long term relationships
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
Maintain staff levels that insure an acceptable level of productivity and performance
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 investigations and inspections; follow up with customers as required
Develop and lead training plans for employees
Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality of work standards are maintained
Manage inventory of tools and supplies to reduce risk, loss and damage
Practices Safe work procedures and ensures team practices safe work
Supervisory Responsibilities
Responsible for leading, managing and supervising the terminal team.
Candidates Experience
should include the following; 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.
Ideally you have a Class 1 license.
We offer
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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.
