FLF - Terminal Manager

Gardewine; Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardewine is seeking a Terminal Manager in Flin Flon to oversee daily terminal operations. The role involves managing freight delivery, employee scheduling, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience in freight operations and strong organizational skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered in a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Retirement packages (matched pension, RSP, stock options)

Profit-sharing program

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience in general freight operations.
• Experience leading a team in a commercial or industrial facility.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and the Health & Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage freight delivery, equipment utilization, and maintenance.
• Oversee terminal employees and ensure safety standards.
• Coordinate freight movement and monitor service levels.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gardewine is a Manitoba company, with terminals across Canada and a strong history that dates back to the 1950s. Since being founded in the northern community of Flin Flon, we have grown significantly by diversifying within the transportation industry. 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 Terminal Manager in Flin Flon to join our team.

The Terminal Manager is a hands-on position that will oversee all day-to-day activities of the terminal. The responsibilities include managing freight delivery, equipment utilization and maintenance, employee scheduling, dispatch, sales, and customer service. Leading and managing terminal operations will require a proactive, hands-on approach with the terminal team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide positive customer service that results in mutually beneficial long-term relationships.
2. Manage terminal employees in areas including safety, scheduling, coaching, and assessment.
3. Outline, coordinate, and monitor service schedules and levels.
4. Coordinate freight movement, tracing, claims, and dispatch within the terminal area.
5. Monitor freight movement to ensure maximum load factors and service levels to minimize claims.
6. Maintain staffing levels that ensure productivity and performance.
7. Oversee reporting and record-keeping on productivity, utilization, and service levels.
8. Minimize accidents involving contractors and employees through risk identification processes.
9. Review sales activities and customer contacts.
10. Conduct claim investigations and inspections; follow up with customers as required.
11. Develop and lead training plans for employees.
12. Ensure housekeeping, productivity, and quality standards are maintained.
13. Manage inventory of tools and supplies to reduce risk, loss, and damage.
14. Practice safe work procedures and ensure the team adheres to safety standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for leading, managing, and supervising the terminal team.

Candidate Experience

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large commercial or industrial facility leading a team. Post-secondary education and a minimum of three years’ experience in general freight operations are preferred. The candidate should possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and manage critical and unplanned requirements. Strong interpersonal skills are essential to foster relationships with business unit leaders, vendors, contractors, and suppliers. A hands-on approach and experience using Microsoft Office programs are required. Knowledge of WHMIS and the Health & Safety Act is also necessary. Ideally, candidates will hold a Class 1 license.

We Offer

A work environment focused on continuous improvement, supported by autonomy and empowerment, with a competitive salary, health benefits, life and disability insurance, retirement packages (matched pension, RSP, stock options), and a profit-sharing program.

At Gardewine, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and value-driven workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the right candidate for this or other roles! Gardewine is an equal opportunity employer and recognized as a Top Fleet Employer.