Logistics - Site Manager - Brampton, Canada - DB Schenker Canada

DB Schenker Canada

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Brampton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual back
- grounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Position Description Summary
The Site Manager reports to the Regional General Manager Contract Logistics.

The incumbent is responsible for growing the existing client base and assisting in the regional business to meet corporate growth objectives in revenue and profitability.

He or she will have full P&L (profit and loss) responsibility for existing clients and overall day to day operations in these locations.

Responsibility for the quality of RE-delivery on location level and management of smaller projects
Steering FM-services and demands on location level

Principal Accountabilities
Business Results

Profit and loss responsibility for site (comprehension of pricing models)
Directs and assists site teams and controller in analyzing strategic and tactical processes and related costs
Managing customer contracts
Liaises with client to acquire detailed understanding of their short and longer term service needs
Provides technical and process advise and gauge client's satisfaction levels
Ensures compliance with Health and Safety procedures and practices.
Review of site level business plans to support the attainment of corporate objectives and budget
Oversee project management and ensure in-depth analysis of business issues and project results are presented in a clear and concise format for on-boarding of new accounts and potential accounts
Maximization of revenue and profitability within assigned site including:
Participation in and/or support of local business development
Evaluate current structure and make recommendations to drive performance improvements
Collection and analysis of market data for decision making

Active development and support of key customer relationships
Manage the handover from landlord | owner to end-users
Order FM-services according to frame work
Report | document energy consumption
Execute acceptance & approval of refurbishments | FM-services

Leadership

Thinks strategically when making plans and decisions
Has the right people in place to achieve targets and to ensure the long term sustainability of the workforce.
Leads by example - develops, motivates, and rewards those on his/her team.
Supports and champions HR initiatives aimed at increasing the effectiveness of the workforce.
Guides, coaches, and develops high potential employees and future leaders in the Branch environment.
Effectively communicates company direction, objectives, and progress to Branch employees. Ensures that employees are well informed of current events and issues that affect Schenker Canada.
Encourages communication and cooperation with other departments throughout the organization.

Knowledge and Skills

Personal Characteristics
Achievement oriented person who can engage and motivate others in order to "makes things happen"
3PL experience
Entrepreneurial in focus - proactively identifies and pursues business opportunities that will increase the market share/profitability of the branch and/or company
Change oriented - actively promotes and leads initiatives to increase the Branch's capability or long term viability
Interpersonal adaptability - able to "connect" and effectively communicate with a wide variety of people
Team player (successfully integrate various perspectives and collaboratively align mandates within a team)
"Win-win" attitude - negotiates internally and externally for the good of Schenker Canada - effectively represents his/her ideas while displaying flexibility in coming to mutually beneficial solutions for both parties
Gets things done - follows up on progress and gets involved when necessary to ensure initiatives are driven throughout the organization
Strong analytical skills required

Skills and Experience
Bachelor degree or equivalent
2-4 years of Operations management experience
Ability to excel working in an extremely fast paced environment
Strong customer service/ sales skills required
Proven ability lead and motivate a team in order to achieve business results
Superior skills in people management, negotiation, and communication
Strong computer skills
Advanced Continuous Improvement Methodology knowledge

Accommodation and Commitment to Equity

Schenker of Canada is proudly committed to ensuring equitable hiring practices and believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on his or her own merit.

Schenker of Canada strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier
- free and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected to participate in our recruitment p