Job Description

A division of Gardewine, Moving & Storage , with locations in Winnipeg, Brandon and Thunder Bay, specializes in local, long distance, and international residential and commercial moves, as well as storage and warehousing is looking for a General Manager - Moving & Storage to join the team .
The General Manager - Moving & Storage (Brandon, Thunder Bay & Winnipeg) will be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient operations of all local Moving & Storage / Allied & North American Van Line applications. Reporting to Director - Dedicated Logistics, this position will oversee all sales and operational aspects of Moving & Storage operations in Brandon, Thunder Bay and Winnipeg.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure a positive customer experience from all levels of operations that deliver service standard
Optimize equipment & personnel resource levels at all branches to achieve desired business results
Arrange and lead weekly sales meeting for all sales and branch management staff
Oversee operating costs are rightsized with revenue to achieve profitability targets
Oversee and support all sales and operations staff
Support corporate health & safety initiatives for the safety of all drivers, customers and other terminal employees by following all safety policies and procedures including the incident reporting system
Working with the Director in leading all advertising and marketing activities of the Brandon, Thunder Bay and Winnipeg branches
Ensure adequate employee training programs are in place and are consistent with the principles of the corporate Human Resources department
Track sales activities and prepare sales & revenue KPI reports
Ensure direction and goals of moving & storage operations align with corporate strategic goals
Adjust hourly tariff rate tables based on seasonal fluctuations in supply and demand
Provide job-site operational consultation to commercial / residential move crews when needed
Assist in the quoting of commercial moves and commercial RFP's when required
Work to increase revenue through the coordination of additional weekend moving jobs
Schedule facility and vehicle maintenance as needed and required
Effectively manage labour cost
Ensure all move related documents flow to WMS accounting team to ensure timely billing
Assist operations manager in acting as corporate liaison with Allied / North American Van Lines to ensure good relations are maintained.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Is responsible for leading, managing and supervising Brandon, Thunder Bay, and Winnipeg - Moving & Storage department and team members.
Qualification
Ideally you have five years management / supervisory experience, ideally in the Moving & Storage sector or in a similar supply chain related application. High school diploma or equivalent with good math, language, technology and reading skills.
We offer a work environment focused on continuous improvement supported by autonomy and empowerment with a competitive base salary; extended health benefits; life and disability insurance; retirement packages (Matched pension, RSP Options, Stock Options); and profit sharing program.
Working together, yet 6' apart for your health and safety, is our #1 priority.