The Terminal Manager is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day tactical Terminal operations. The role plays a key role in medium- and long-term strategic planning to enable growth while maintaining a safe operation that provides unparalleled service to CN’s Intermodal customers at low incremental cost. Furthermore, the position is required to lead employees in an environment governed by a collective agreement.
Main Responsibilities
Lead a team of both managers and unionized employees
Ensure clear direction is given and safety is clearly understood to be the first priority
Set daily and long-term objectives and monitor their execution to achieve success
Supervise all managers and unionized employees ensuring all have the skills, abilities and competencies of duties required to be performed and all are followed consistently to ensure success
Ensure all policies and operational processes are followed and reviewed for compliancy
Review all operational processes continually to refine, optimize and simplify them to allow the team to execute efficiently and timely within all safety guidelines
Follow safety rules and practices to enable success and help deliver outstanding service to CN’s customers in a cost-effective manner
Lead and execute the daily plan while dealing with external dynamic pressures
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments with various weather conditions and with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience
Supply Chain Logistics
Between 2 to 5 years of Supply Chain Logistics
Education/Certification/Designation
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Driver’s License
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Logistics Management*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Applies critical thinking
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Collaborates with others and shares information
Develops self and others
Communicates with impact
Sets direction and inspires others
Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Leads by example for the safety and security of all
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Right Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), Intermodal Performance Measures (IPM), and DataCity
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and change management
Knowledge of risk assessment (e.g., cost and benefit analysis)