Manager Terminal Projects and Operations, NA

Graymont; California; Remote; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Terminal Projects and Operations to oversee their North American distribution network. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of products while maintaining high standards of quality. You will collaborate across departments to optimize operations, manage budgets, and lead safety initiatives. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a company committed to sustainable growth and employee development. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Support for Continuous Learning

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Telehealth Benefit Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years in operations and logistics, particularly in cement or dry bulk distribution.
• Strong project management and logistics coordination skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage terminal operations, ensuring quality service and inventory availability.
• Oversee capital projects and implement inventory control strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Operations Management

Logistics Coordination

Effective Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

JDE (JD Edwards)

Job description

Manager Terminal Projects and Operations, NA
Permanent, Full-Time
Canada – Remote – BC, AB, MB, NB, QC

Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 depending on experience and education

We are seeking a Manager Terminal Projects and Operations, NA who will oversee and optimize Graymont’s North American bulk and bag distribution terminal network, including owned terminals and third-party transload locations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective product movement while maintaining consistent quality and availability. In this role, you will help shape Graymont’s distribution network strategy, supporting business objectives and managing the entire lifecycle of terminal distribution processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Operation Management:
   Manage day-to-day terminal operations, ensuring quality customer/carrier service, cost-efficient delivery, and inventory availability.
   Collaborate with Logistics, Operations, Marketing and Sales on business development to evaluate and optimize the terminal network, ensuring it evolves with market demands and transportation efficiency.
   Oversee capital projects and operational improvements, working closely with finance and project teams.
2. Inventory and Supply Chain Management:
   Implement and manage inventory control strategies to ensure accurate stock levels and timely deliveries, minimizing risks to customer service.
   Process orders and bills of lading, coordinate railcar billing, and resolve delivery issues with the rail team.
   Negotiate and oversee third-party operating agreements, including property and track agreements, in collaboration with the Director of Logistics and Customer Service.
   Ensure cost-effective and compliant operations by managing vendor relationships and contracts.
3. Financial and Budget Oversight:
   Develop and administer terminal operating budgets, providing monthly variance reports and necessary remediation plans.
   Create purchase orders and manage the Procure to Pay (P2P) process for accurate and timely procurement.
4. Process Improvement and Reporting:
   Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance.
   Identify automation opportunities to enhance service, equipment utilization, and inventory accuracy.
   Conduct ad hoc analyses and present recommendations for cost optimization, network performance, and capital investments.
5. Safety and Compliance:
   Lead safety and environmental efforts, ensuring compliance with all regulations and company policies at distribution terminals.
   Promote a culture of safety through leadership and example, adhering to all safety procedures.

Qualifications:

1. Education: A bachelor’s degree is required, and an engineering degree will be an asset.
2. Professional Experience: Minimum of least ten years’ experience in operations and logistics, specifically related to cement, lime, or dry bulk distribution. Experience working with railroads on new business development opportunities and track design.
3. Relevant Experience: Strong project management skills are essential, along with the ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
4. Beneficial Knowledge: A solid understanding of lime, cement, and dry bulk distribution is important, as is familiarity with the processes involved in bulk material discharge, shipping, and distribution.
5. Technology Requirement: Proficient in Microsoft applications, with preferred familiarity in automation solutions such as JDE (JD Edwards).
6. Additional Asset: Experience in supply chain and operations is beneficial, and knowledge of network optimization is preferred.
7. Travel Component: Ability to travel within North America, with an estimated travel requirement of approximately 30% of the time. This may include site visits, client meetings, and project oversight to ensure successful operations across various locations.

Who You Are:

1. Effective Communicator: You are an active listener who can communicate effectively with different audiences in diverse situations.
2. Leader: You inspire and guide individuals and teams, fostering collaboration and motivation to achieve shared goals.
3. Collaborative: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster by working together.
4. Problem Solver: You love immersing yourself in difficult technical problems and coming up with solutions that work. You think outside the box and use your experience and intuition to identify when such solutions are realistic.
5. Effective Time-Management: You effectively prioritize tasks and manage your time to ensure deadlines are met.

The hiring range for this role is $112,000 - $160,000, annually. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Note that base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Graymont. Our employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package, participate in our defined contribution pension plan, support for continuous learning and career progression, and other benefits such as wellness program, employee and family assistance program and telehealth benefit program.

Who We Are:

Graymont is a global leader in the lime and limestone industry, supplying calcium-based products and solutions that serve markets throughout North America and Asia Pacific and is also a strategic partner to Latin America’s largest lime and limestone producer, Calidra.

Central to our philosophy is a long-term approach to our business, built on a solid commitment to sustainable growth and focus on decarbonization, all of which is embodied in our mission statement: Deliver essential calcium-based solutions to meet the world’s changing needs.

With the maturity and stability that comes with almost 80 years of success in the industry, Graymont is a forward-looking organization committed to responsible, sustainable growth over the long term. This includes a deep commitment to our employees and OneGraymont culture as well as the highest of standards in our health, safety, environmental, workplace, and operating practices.

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