Terminal Manager

Career Opportunity

Terminal Manager

Why you'll love Canada Cartage

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada's largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Terminal Manager is fully accountable to the P&L and overall operational performance of the Bolton Terminal by providing world class service to our customers through our dedicated business model. This role is a customer facing position that is responsible for rate negotiations, contract renewals and actively participates along our sales team in the sales cycle, continually striving for top notch service. As the leader of this terminal, the Terminal Manager is also responsible for leading and developing a high performing team including managers, dispatchers and support staff.

Location:
Bolton, Ontario

Schedule:
Full time Monday to Friday and on call as required

What you will do

• Effectively lead and develop a team of direct and indirect reports
• Responsible for the full operations and maintenance of the terminal, maintaining full compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Implement and maintain operational policies, objectives, and initiatives.
• Execute operating plans and tactics to attain short- and long-term financial and mission-critical operational goals.
• Evaluate and optimize current and proposed operational systems and procedures to gain efficiencies and to minimize risk.
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Monitor financial and operational metrics to measure achievement of organizational objectives.
• Support the maintenance and safety teams to increase productivity, ensure compliance, and reduce lost time.

What You'll Bring

• 5-7 years' experience in the transportation industry
• Minimum 3 yrs experience as a supervisor or manager with people management in a similar role
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills verbally and written
• Must have a people first mindset, coupled with top notch interpersonal and customer service skills
• Post-secondary education, preferably in business or transportation

Along with the following Skills & Competencies:

• Operations Management experience
• Budgeting / P&L responsibility
• Process Optimization
• Risk Control
• Strategy Development and Management
• Tactical Planning
• Performance Metrics
• Organizational Goal Setting
• Operational Policy Development

Why people love working for Canada Cartage

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

We are a top employer!

• Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers for six straight years in a row.

• Trucking HR has announced that Canada Cartage has again been selected as one of Canada's Top Fleet Employers for the 10th year in a row. In addition, we have been recognized as an Employer of Distinction for the 6th year in a row. This serves to reinforce Canada Cartage's reputation as an employer of high quality.

• We've been acknowledged by Forbes 2023 and 2024, as one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity

Come work with an industry leader!

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

We would like to thank all those expressing an interest in this position;
however only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Before you start with us, we will conduct a criminal record check, verify your education, and check your references.