Terminal Manager

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.