Are you a hands-on leader who knows the realities of the transportation industry and thrives in a fast-paced environment? Can you engage your teams while staying in control of daily operations, even when the unexpected keeps piling up?
We are currently supporting a well-established company in the transportation and distribution sector in its search for a new Terminal Manager to oversee the full operational management of one of its main terminals.
Leading a team of managers and supervisors, you will be responsible for ensuring that all transportation, dispatch and warehousing activities run smoothly. Your role will be to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, lead and motivate your teams, and achieve performance targets while effectively implementing the strategic direction set by senior management.
WHAT THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS
Permanent, full-time, on-site position in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA);
Annual salary of $100,000 to $110,000, based on experience;
Annual bonus of up to 10%;
Four (4) weeks of vacation from day one;
Group insurance fully paid by the employer;
Monthly cell phone allowance;
A hands-on role where your leadership, judgement and ability to execute will make all the difference.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations Management
Manage the terminal's day-to-day operations and coordinate all transportation, dispatch, distribution and warehousing activities;
Oversee the planning and execution of operations to ensure optimal use of resources, on-time delivery and quality of service;
Anticipate operational issues, manage unexpected situations and act quickly to maintain business continuity and minimize the impact on customers;
Promote and enforce occupational health and safety practices, identify risks, intervene in problematic situations and contribute to prevention, as well as to incident investigations and follow-ups;
Implement the direction and practices set by senior management, in close collaboration with internal teams and other terminals.
Leadership and Team Management
Lead, guide and engage a team of supervisors and operations leads, while providing indirect supervision of terminal staff;
Set priorities, clarify expectations and rigorously monitor individual and team performance;
Maintain an active presence on the floor, support managers and step in when situations call for leadership and managerial courage;
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
Performance and Continuous Improvement
Monitor operational and financial performance indicators, including productivity, costs, delivery times and quality of service;
Analyze deviations from performance targets, identify and implement corrective actions, and monitor and document their effectiveness;
Ensure the efficient use of resources and contribute to improving the terminal's profitability;
Implement the direction, initiatives and practices set by senior management, in collaboration with other departments and terminals.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Minimum of 10 years of management experience, including at least 5 years in the transportation industry;
Solid experience managing transportation, dispatch and distribution operations;
Hands-on experience supervising teams;
Ability to apply the direction set by senior management while making the decisions needed to keep the terminal running smoothly;
Education in transportation, logistics, operations management or a related field, considered an asset;
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with transportation tracking and telematics tools (ISAAC, Geotab or similar);
Knowledge of the regulations governing road transportation in Ontario;
Fluency in English, both spoken and written. French is an asset;
Strong leadership, ability to engage teams and managerial courage;
Proactive, pragmatic approach with a strong focus on execution and results;
Excellent problem-solving, communication and priority management skills.
This recruitment is being conducted confidentially by a human resources consulting firm. All applications will be handled with discretion.
