If you are looking for a Company that puts priority on its people then you will be interested in joining our team. We provide a great place to work, room for advancement and have an above average compensation program. We are looking for a dynamic individual to bring their skills and enthusiasm to this position.
About Us
We are a diversified transportation company based in Surrey, BC serving Western Canada and the United States and are a proud business unit of Mullen Group Ltd. (a public company). How we conduct our business and ourselves is guided by honesty, trust, respect and integrity. These are the most fundamental ethical values and principles in which we operate.
Position Summary
We currently have an opening available for a Terminal Manager at our Surrey, BC location. The purpose and role of our Terminal Manager is to support the business strategy and objectives of the Company with a primary focus on improving the services providing the customer and ultimately, the financial performance of the company. The Terminal Manager seeks to bridge gaps in processes across departments; continually seeking better, smarter and more effective ways of serving customers and supporting the company’s strategic plan. This a multi-disciplinary and “hands on” role for this terminal.
This opportunity is perfect for a person with 5 to 10 years experience in a like or similar role.
Description & Responsibilities are as follows,
· Is actively engaged in leading the terminal’s safety initiatives and places the importance of safety and compliance above all else
· Provides critical leadership ensuring that the operations and business processes meet the company’s needs
· Leads operational change; works closely with team leaders to ensure effective implementation and communication with those impacted.
· Creates a positive environment of continuous improvement and alignment with the company’s business objectives
· Responds to and delegates responsibility for internal and external correspondence; maintains/oversees all routine terminal administrative functions in an orderly and timely manner
· Provides oversight and workforce scheduling of our skilled team members, scheduling of trucks ensuring route density, load factor and closely manages overall costs.
· Organizes and maintains security of company equipment and freight per C-TPAT requirements
· Ensures warehouse is organized and constantly works to reduce shortages and damages and overall freight claims.
· Identifies work-flow and work load problems and service failures; creates SOP’s to avoid/eliminate defects and is actively engaged in the day to day operations of the terminal
Education and Experience
· Good working knowledge of LTL and Logistics
· Minimum five years of like or similar experience, preferably in LTL operations at the terminal level
· Proven leadership and ability to effectively communicate with all team members
· Superior communication skills (oral and written)
· Ability to research, analyze and communicate in the best interests of the company
· Analytical and detailed oriented
· Well organized, able to effectively prioritize and keep focused on what is important
· Is guided by honesty, trust, respect and integrity
· Familiar with applicable legislation including, Dangerous Goods, WCB, (COR), NSC and DOT and cross-border requirements
· Conversant in city and highway dispatch systems
· Flexible, self-motivated, outgoing and positive disposition
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits plan and an opportunity for advancement.
This position is open to all qualified candidates.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
