Yard Manager - Delta, BC

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us! If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you! Maersk Logistic & Services Canada, Inc handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Key responsibilities
•    Determines staffing needs based on workload and schedules staff accordingly
•    Analyze and coordinate daily yard operations and make certain that the yard is always accurate and fluid.
•    Communicate closely with the Planning, Operations, and Transportation and Logistics departments to execute plans to effectively service Maersk, 3rd party trucking fleets, and Operational requirements.
•    Reviews and updates operational procedures as necessary and ensures they are communicated to and understood by the employees and stakeholders.
•    Tracks productivity and qualifies performance by individual, function, and department.
•    Manages payroll of the department, ensures premium rates and overtime are entered accurately and able to meet payroll deadlines.
•    Manage the operational hours of the Class 1 Operators.
•    Support and direct shunt drivers, top pick operators, and gatehouse staff.
•    Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed.
•    Conduct frequent internal audits regarding yard safety, housekeeping, and security.
•    Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
•    Work with the Maintenance Department to ensure that the equipment is safe for operation.
•    Perform other related duties as assigned.
•    Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.
•    Appraising employee performance; assist with annual performance appraisal feedback.
•    Disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
We are looking for

Educational Background: 
•    College/university diploma with focus on transportation / operations management or equivalent experience in logistics and transportation preferred. 

Technical skills/job knowledge: 
•    Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Applications
•    System knowledge: TMS, YMS
•    Strong managerial skills
•    Superior planning ability
•    Critical and strategic thinking
•    Considerable knowledge of SSLs and off-dock operations 
•    Experience with container stack yards

Salary - $80,000 - 90,000 per annum

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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Yard Manager