Manager - Rail And Gate

Role Purpose

The Manager, Rail & Gate is responsible for the management of operational labour and equipment resources in collaboration with other area managers. The focus of this position is the yard and gate strategy development and optimization. The Manager, Rail & Gate works with the internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective fluidity across  quay,  intermodal and gate operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day to day affairs of terminal operations to ensure the efficient utilization of labour and equipment to achieve optimum productivity and reliability of service to customers and terminal users.

• Meet customer requirements to achieve the optimum service level conducive with maintaining ship schedules,

• To ensure final stages of the expansion project with terminal operational fluidity, new infrastructure & processes and control room are complete.

• Contribute to the continuous business improvement process, aligned with  business objectives, by maximizing efficiency and effectiveness while considering commercial, operational and safety factors.

• Provide leadership in personnel management to ensure that the Company’s needs and requirements are adhered to, including hiring and discipline.

• Ensure adequate resourcing to deliver operational requirements (absenteeism & leave plan management).

• Provide leadership and create a rewarding team-based culture for the team, including mentorship and development of staff.

• Oversee the Yard and Gate planning to support all modes of operations-vessel, rain, and gate to achieve maximum operational efficiencies.

• Work with all stakeholders and customers to maintain the inventory levels to maximize throughput and reduce the dwell times

• Actively engage in new VBS and automated gate development.

• Actively engage in the yard and gate optimization project.

• Develop SME experts among the shift managers.

• In charge of yard labour costs and budget compliance.

• Develop the direct reports by training, coaching, and holding accountable.

Qualifications

• A degree in business, operational management, logistics or other related discipline.

• A minimum of 3 years’ management experience within a terminal operations or logistics business.

• Proven leadership capability, with the confidence to communicate with all levels of management and demonstrated success in dynamic environments.

• Advanced knowledge of terminal safety and security procedures and protocols.

• Strong knowledge of Terminal Operating system (Navis N4 & XPS), VBS (Vehicle Booking system), and other applicable software.

• High level analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, with emphasis on the data driven decisions.

• Experienced negotiator and a self-starter with the ability to adapt to stressful environments by using a sociable but firm approach, as well as engendering trust and integrity.

• Outstanding leadership skills and the ability to motivate, develop and encourage staff to positively contribute to business goals and objectives.

• Strong commitment to client service excellence with the ability to build solid relationships.

• Thorough understanding of the collective agreement, dispatch rules, gang structure, and all government regulations regarding the handling, stowage and securing of cargo relevant to the yard

• Fluent in English.

• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.

No phone calls or agencies please. DP World Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview, testing and pre-employment medical examination. To be eligible for hire, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must successfully obtain Transport Canada Security Clearance.

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment, competitive employment conditions and an opportunity to test your abilities, we invite you to blend your talent with our know-how and join the DP World team.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees, spanning 79 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

At DP World Canada we’re proud to offer a well-rounded total compensation package, for all permanent positions, that supports your health, wellbeing, and career growth. This includes but is not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Generous vacation time with paid flex day and volunteer days

• Comprehensive health & dental benefits starting on day one

• Annual health/lifestyle spending account

• Defined contribution pension plan

• Employee wellness initiatives

• Internal training & learning opportunities

• Professional development support

In Vancouver, DP World operates a full-service container terminal. As a key gateway for Trans-Pacific trade, and only 30 miles from the US border, the Vancouver Container Terminal offers secure, efficient access to Canadian, Asian, and US markets.

As a multi-transport hub, DP World Vancouver offers direct connections to road and rail; provides a multi-transport hub with intermodal connections from both CN and CPKC rail, and direct road connectivity.

Joining DP World means joining a people-oriented company. You will be amongst great colleagues, enjoying a relaxed environment that values your contributions. We pride ourselves on our openness, approachability, excellence in safety and customer service and our commitment to growth and innovation. We also offer top-notch benefits and perks, including an extensive extended health benefits plan, lifestyle spending account, pension with employer contributions, retirement savings plan, and support for professional development. On top of that, we realize it takes world-class people to run world-class operations, so we offer competitive total compensation packages.