Terminal Manager

Job summary

Manage terminal transportation or courier operations to meet budget, safety, service, quality, and equipment-utilization targets while supporting employee engagement and developing direct and indirect reports. Implement the Irving Management System and continuous improvement practices, identify cost and process efficiencies, and collaborate with Sales to ensure new customers can be onboarded effectively.

Job details

Job Description Midland Transport is currently seeking a Terminal Manager in Moncton Refrigerated DC. The Terminal Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of shipments by achieving on-time performance, maintaining a safe and incident-free operation, optimizing costs, and maximizing equipment utilization. This role also evaluates current transportation operations to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies. Midland is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to: A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan Employee & Family Assistance Programs Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable) RRSP matching program Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning Growth and progression opportunities within Midland and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies Responsibilities Responsible for the attainment of; budgeted cost, safety, service, quality and utilization metrics for the transport and/or courier operations at the terminal. Accountable for the achievement of employee engagement at the Terminal. Also, responsible for managing direct reports to achieve or exceed budgeted performance. Finally, responsible for demonstrating excellent leadership characteristics and the Irving Values. Responsible for the implementation of the Irving Management System and a culture of continuous improvement at the Terminal. Contribute to business growth - such as, effectively working with the sales department to ensure new customers that are to be onboarded, meet the business needs of Midland. Accountable for the development and coaching of direct and indirect reports at the Terminal. Qualifications Trade certification, or college diploma in logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 4-7 years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, terminal operations, or a related field, including leadership responsibilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, customers, and senior management. Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced operational environment. Proven people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and team development. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on safety, service, and operational excellence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation management systems. Working knowledge of transportation regulations, safety practices, and cost control principles.

What you’ll do

Manage terminal transportation or courier operations to meet budget, safety, service, quality, and equipment-utilization targets while supporting employee engagement and developing direct and indirect reports. Implement the Irving Management System and continuous improvement practices, identify cost and process efficiencies, and collaborate with Sales to ensure new customers can be onboarded effectively.

Requirements

Requires a trade certification or college diploma in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, along with 4–7 years of progressive relevant experience that includes leadership responsibilities. Candidates should have strong communication, planning, people leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and transportation management systems, and working knowledge of transportation regulations, safety practices, and cost control.

Benefits

• Flexible Health, Drug, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness Reimbursements
• Maternity Leave Top-Up Program
• RRSP Matching Program
• Job-Related Training and Development
• Online Learning Access
• Growth and Progression Opportunities

Listed skills

• Logistics · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• People leadership · Preferred
• Cost Control · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Transportation Operations
• Terminal Operations
• Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• People Leadership
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Budget Management
• Cost Control
• Safety Management
• Service and Quality Management
• Equipment Utilization
• Process Improvement
• Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety

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