Terminal Manager
Trimac Transportation & Family of Companies
- Trail, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Strong leader – collaborative, understands their impact on people, acts with integrity, respectfully holds people accountable, focused on continuous improvement
- Coach and mentor – provide support and guidance to people to encourage them to be their best, which includes being able to identify both positive behaviours and provide respectful constructive feedback on performance concerns
- Communicator - strong interpersonal skills with all levels of an organization
- Listens – carefully attends to what others are saying and to what they mean
- Honest – trusted and genuinely sincere when dealing with people
- Self-motivated – desire to work in an unsupervised environment
- Good judgement - a decisive individual who possesses a "big picture" perspective, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, and makes timely decisions
- Facilitator – able and comfortable working in an environment of “influence without authority” and resolving conflict
- Problem solver - identifies and resolves problems proactively and in a timely manner Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the terminal, including rail yard, transload, and truck-line activities.
- Develop and execute operational plans, schedules, and programs that maximize efficiency.
- Utilize continuous improvement tools to enhance the use of manpower, equipment, and facilities.
- Ensure adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable).
- Support billing, dispatch, and other administrative functions as needed.
- Provide after-hours support for emergencies and urgent customer requirements.
- Partner with Recruiting and Sales to ensure staffing levels align with business needs and turnover forecasts.
- Lead onboarding processes including first paycheck reviews and 45-day engagement interviews.
- Determine sustainability of new hires and support transitions from Company Drivers to Independent Contractors.
- Conduct performance management, goal setting, progressive discipline, and annual reviews.
- Address pay, scheduling, vacation, and other employment concerns in collaboration with HR and Payroll.
- Monitor driver utility and pay to ensure cost-effectiveness and identify hiring opportunities.
- Plan and host terminal meetings, recognition events, and driver appreciation activities.
- Partner with Safety Trainers and participate in safety meetings and investigations.
- Conduct ride-alongs, job task observations, and DriveCam reviews.
- Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free terminal environment.
- Participate on the Health and Safety Committee and support all compliance initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local customers, addressing concerns promptly.
- Identify business growth opportunities through exceptional market knowledge and service delivery.
- Ensure optimal asset levels to support operational and customer needs.
- Collaborate with Shop and Washrack teams to expedite fleet readiness.
- Maintain oversight of terminal assets and align future needs with customer expectations.
- Work closely with HR on retention strategies, return-to-work accommodations, and policy compliance.
- Support recruitment and retention initiatives for technicians and drivers.
- Assist in Fact Finding Investigations related to claims and safety incidents.
- Manage employee relations, including disciplinary actions and conflict resolution as required. Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or related operations.
- Strong understanding of DOT regulations, safety protocols, and labor relations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead teams and engage customers.
- Competence in analyzing operations metrics, driver pay, and fleet performance.
- Adaptability to support operations outside of regular business hours when necessary Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
- Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
- Pension Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
- Continuous learning and career development
- We make safety a part of every decision
- We make safety personal
- We have the courage to intervene