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Purpose of Position:

The Terminal Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operational management of the transportation terminal. This role ensures that all freight, personnel, and facility operations meet safety, service, cost, and compliance expectations. The Terminal Manager will lead and mentor a team of supervisors, drivers, and support staff while driving continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and efficient execution of daily activities.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Operations Management:
    Oversee daily terminal operations, including dispatch, dock functions, inbound/outbound freight, and route planning to ensure timely and accurate service.
  • Leadership & Team Development:
    Manage and develop terminal staff; recruit, train, schedule, and mentor employees to meet performance targets and foster a positive team culture.
  • Safety & Compliance:
    Ensure all terminal activities comply with federal, provincial/state, and company safety standards. Maintain and enforce safety programs and participate in audits.
  • Customer Service:
    Serve as the primary point of contact for regional customers. Resolve service issues and ensure delivery standards are met or exceeded.
  • Performance Monitoring:
    Track KPIs including on-time performance, cost per shipment, claims, productivity, and equipment utilization. Provide reporting and make data-driven decisions.
  • Budget & Cost Control:
    Manage terminal budget and expenses. Identify areas of cost savings while maintaining service quality.
  • Facility Oversight:
    Ensure the terminal and its equipment are clean, safe, well-maintained, and compliant with regulations.

Other Duties

  • Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of transportation, logistics, or terminal management experience (LTL or parcel preferred)
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing cross-functional teams
  • Solid understanding of DOT, FMCSA, or provincial transportation regulations
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed (early mornings, evenings, weekends)
  • Post-secondary education in logistics, business, or related field preferred

 Proficiency in logistics software, TMS, Microsoft Office Suite

To be determined

Required Skills:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good communications skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong self-discipline and initiative
  • Creative and effective problem solving ability
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

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About Challenger Motor Freight Inc

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
501-1000

Challenger is a North American leader in the supply chain industry and has been since its inception in 1975. The Challenger Group employs more than 2,000 people and operates approximately 1,500 trucks and 3,300 trailers. As one of the largest privately owned truckload carriers in Canada, Challenger has been consistently recognized by its customers and within the industry for the outstanding quality of its services.

This year, Challenger was once again given the honour of being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and has been a Platinum member since 2007. Challenger is an active leader in many significant green initiatives, including LEED certification of their headquarters and SmartWay Transport partnership.

In addition to our state of the art HQ facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, the Challenger Group has facilities in Montreal, Toronto, London, Mississauga, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Edmonton, Chicago and Long Beach.