Kleysen Group Ltd, part of Mullen Group Ltd since 2006, has provided transportation solutions for over 85 years. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Kleysen is Mullen’s second-largest trucking & logistics subsidiary, with operations across Western Canada. Our Bulk Business Unit provides various solutions for transporting bulk materials. Our over-the-road solutions are combined with our transload facilities with rail access, warehousing and ability to transfer products from rail to over-the-road. We are seeking a Manager to oversee our Winnipeg yard and transload facilities. 

Description of the Role: 

The Manager, Bulk Yard Operations, will oversee the day-to-day safe operation of our yard and transload facilities, leading a small team of equipment operators, labourers and an office administrator. The Manager will be part of the leadership team to identify and maximize transload opportunities in providing quality bulk services to our customers. The Manager will have a hands-on approach in supporting the team and achieving goals by drawing on existing skills and know-how in the safe and effective operation of our off-road equipment and operating systems (belts, conveyors). 

Knowledge & Experience to:

• Leadership skills to oversee the safe and effective operation of the handling and transfer of various commodities.
• Practical hands-on knowledge of offroad equipment and product transfer systems i.e. rail, loaders, forklifts, belts and conveyor systems. 
• Plan, coach and direct the day-to-day responsibilities of the team and identify training and development needs. 
• Hands on approach to support to accomplish peak and seasonal demands. 
• Collaborate with Bulk dispatch and Industrial Products business unit in the planning of product loading and unloading to meet both yard operation capacity and throughput and customer requirements. 
• Work closely with our shop in preventative maintenance and repairs of off road and operating systems.
• Identify opportunities for development and expansion of yard utilization and facilities. 
• Contribute to the business strategies with a forward-thinking approach to support short and long-term goals.
• Communicate and foster relationships, influence and negotiate solutions.
• Manage work schedule to accommodate after hours/weekend support. 

Why Choose Kleysen?

We provide a competitive salary based on skills and experience, and a full range of benefits including:

• Company truck 
• Cell phone
• Health, Vision & Dental Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Profit share program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance and AD&D

Further company and compensation information and details will be shared during our recruitment process. Please feel free to contact Christiane Devlin, Manager Human Resources at cdevlin@kleysen.com [cdevlin@kleysen.com] for further information and details about our opportunity and to submit your resume and letter of interest. 

*Kleysen is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all candidates in advance for their interest in our company, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **