Operations management Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Gardewine is a large transportation, warehousing, and Logistics Company with terminals across Canada and a strong history that dates back to the 1950’s. 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 Management Traineeto join our team.

Summary:

This is a rotational development program to prepare successful candidates for future leadership opportunities in our business. Join our thriving team and grow your leadership skills in highly visible work experiences in operations, sales, and business management arenas.

This program is a formal leadership development program for highly motivated individuals giving participants in the program experience in a variety of rotations within Gardewine. You will be entrusted to serve as both the face of Gardewine to customers and partners and the behind-the-scenes operational expert.

Rotations are designed to allow trainees to acquire the skills and knowledge to prepare individuals for the potential of development into future leadership opportunities in key business functions of our company. In our hands-on learning environment, you will receive the guidance, mentoring, and support you need to be successful.

We work as a team, share core values, and support each other’s growth and development. You will continually develop your skills through ongoing training, have the opportunity to be innovative, try new things, and work alongside passionate colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a team of enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to exceeding the needs of our clients.

Job Description:

We are seeking recent graduates to join our Management Trainee Program. This is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to earn profit sharing.

The formalized training will be completed in 24 months. Actual time spent in each rotation may vary based on the Management Trainee’s progress.

The Management Trainees will be placed in Winnipeg to begin, and may be located at any of our other terminal locations within the 24-month program. Travel may/will be required during and after the 24 month program. This position primarily works Monday to Friday, however, will be required to be available outside of scheduled work hours and travel will be required.

In these rotational assignments, the successful candidate will receive mentoring from our Regional Managers, Terminal Managers and other high performing leaders to learn our business through all critical pathways of business operations.

Core Assignments:

Participants will be involved in the day-to-day operations and are utilized as members of each assigned work team. The Management Trainee is expected to prepare a department improvement project focusing on a process or method improvement during each rotation.

This advanced Management Trainee program is focused on candidates with an entrepreneurial mindset, strong work ethic and interest in contributing to a high-performance work environment.

Skills and Experience:

• A degree/diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution or a suitable combination of experience and training
• Up to three years of relevant work experience, or transferrable experience from other similar business models or other high-performance organizations may be considered
• Willingness to relocate within the assigned region
• Leadership aptitude
• Supervisory experience is an asset
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical. Creative problem solver
• Capable of adapting to new situations and new learning opportunities
• Works well in fast paced, team environment
• High level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly master industry specific software systems
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills
• Good lateral thinker, creative, imaginative, “outside the box”
• Strong business ethics with a professional approach at all times
• Physically able to meet the demands of the position including ability to climb in and out of commercial vehicles and carry up to 50 lbs for short distances
• Demonstrated safety leadership mindset and ability to comply with the company’s Health and Safety requirements
• Valid driver’s license
• Available for some travel
• Ability to meet the requirements of the program to move to new location assignments on an annual basis

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.