At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead daily terminal operations and manage a team to ensure efficient freight movement.
- Company: Join a leading logistics company focused on safety and productivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic, hands-on role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the logistics industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in transportation or logistics with strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Operations Manager – Terminal Operations
Schedule
Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Work Arrangement
Fully On-Site
Compensation
Approximately $90,000 base + bonus
Reports To
Terminal Manager
About the Role
We are seeking an
Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day terminal operations with our client at their Winnipeg/Rosser facility.
This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable movement of freight through the terminal while leading a team of approximately
15 operational/terminal employees and 3–4 dispatchers .
The ideal candidate will have experience in asset-based LTL, transportation, freight, terminal, hub, or cross-dock operations , with a strong understanding of both dock/terminal activities and transportation operations.
This is a hands‑on leadership role focused on people, productivity, service levels, safety, and operating performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily terminal and transportation operations , including inbound and outbound freight movement.
- Lead and support approximately
15 operational/terminal employees and 3–4 dispatchers .
- Manage staffing, scheduling, workload allocation, attendance, productivity, and employee performance.
- Partner closely with dispatch to coordinate drivers, equipment, pickups, deliveries, and freight flow.
- Oversee dock and cross-dock operations , ensuring freight is processed and moved efficiently.
- Monitor operational KPIs including productivity, service levels, equipment utilization, on‑time performance, and operational costs.
- Provide coaching, direction, and accountability to front‑line employees.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations, and health and safety requirements.
- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and service.
- Work closely with the Terminal Manager to address staffing, customer service, operational, and performance issues.
- Monitor operating expenses and contribute to financial performance and profitability.
- Maintain accurate operational reporting and communicate performance trends and issues to leadership.
- Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of terminal and operational employees.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in transportation, terminal, LTL, freight, logistics, distribution, or related operations .
- Experience managing front‑line operational employees , preferably including dock/terminal employees and/or drivers.
- Experience working with or managing dispatch operations .
- Strong understanding of freight movement, terminal operations, cross‑docking, and transportation workflows.
- Experience in an asset-based LTL environment is strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to manage productivity, service levels, safety, staffing, and operational costs.
- Strong leadership and employee‑accountability skills.
- Experience managing operational KPIs and using data to improve performance.
P&L, budget, or direct cost‑management experience is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work fully on‑site in
Winnipeg/Rosser, Manitoba .
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Operations Manager in Winnipeg employer: Logistics Talent Agency
Join a leading logistics and transportation company that values its employees and fosters a dynamic work culture in Toronto. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and performance bonuses, this organization prioritizes employee growth and development, offering unique opportunities to lead a high-volume terminal and make impactful changes in the industry. Experience a collaborative environment where your leadership skills can thrive and contribute to shaping the future of freight operations.
