What are the responsibilities and job description for the Terminal Manager - Edmonton position at Autoport Limited?
About Autoport:
Chances are, we handled the car you drive today. As a transportation leader in the automotive industry, Autoport handles more than 2 million import and domestic vehicles annually. We are well positioned to offer seamless access to key ports and global trade. Since our opening in 1971, we have established the solutions, the experience, and the expertise required to safely transport vehicles to the valued customer. Imagine driving onto a multi-level railcar and the precision it requires. As people drive vehicles throughout North America, we are the ones who ensure that cars are well secured and arrive to the dealership damage-free.
Autoport Limited is looking for a Terminal Manager at its facility located in Edmonton, Alberta.
The Terminal Manager is accountable to effectively manage the 24/7 operational functions of all facets of the terminal and assist the Regional Manager in the achievement of operational goals, growth and profitability. Terminal Manager oversight includes overall leadership of the team.
The incumbent also plays a key role in medium and long-term strategic planning to enable growth while maintaining a safe operation that provides unparalleled service to automotive customers at low incremental cost.
The Terminal Manager is accountable to observe and report on compliance with all operating and safety rules. This position is responsible to foster strong working relationships with all of Autoport’s customers and carriers with a focus on the timely and safe movement of product.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Maximize operations by adjusting labour to work load, streamlining overtime and identifying and mitigating prior operational issues
• Establishes and executes strategic goals being mindful of daily, weekly, and monthly targets for the terminal.
• A role model and leader in safety, the terminal manager is responsible for fostering a culture of safety in the terminal, enforcing safety compliance for employees and contractors, communicating safety updates, policy/process and/or legislative changes, responding to issues raised by the Health and Safety committee and monitoring, correcting and reporting safety infractions.
• Accomplishes financial objectives by increasing operating efficiencies, monitoring individual employee production and shift-by-shift production
• Manage headcount needs to maximize resources based on shifting volume and workload requirements
Competencies that are expected for the position:
Exemplifies Safety & Promotes ESG, Adopts a Customer Centric Mindset, Empowers & Develops People, Collaborates as One Team, Innovates with Purpose to Drive Change
Skills Required:
- Strong Leadership skills.
- Deep understanding of health and safety policies/procedures and OHS legislation and ability to foster a safety culture.
- Able to multi-task in a highly dynamic environment.
- Strong active listening and communication skills.
- Ability to foster engaged employees and a culture of team work.
- Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), SRS, ATS.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and change management.
- Knowledge of risk assessment (including cost/benefit analysis).
- Ability to exercise tact, discretion, sound judgment and initiative when investigating, questioning and dealing with inquires, requests and submissions that are sensitive and confidential in nature.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Experience managing a unionized workforce.
Benefits:
• Health and Dental Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick/Personal Days
• Company Vehicle
• Pension Plan
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Safety Boot Allowance
• Bonus Potential
To learn more about us, check out our Facebook page at:
www.facebook.com/AutoportLimited
Autoport Limited is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, communities, and industries.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through e-mail.
Salary : $84,700 - $95,000
