Manager Section Hub

Date: 31 Jul 2026

Location:

Etobicoke, ON, CA, M9W 7C3

Work Location Type: Management

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Description

The Section Manager manages the entire Control and Yard Operations of the National Hub Ontario. The Section Manager is responsible for ensuring the department achieves their targets while also ensuring necessary planning and budgeting takes place in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency in the future.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a group of Unit Managers in all aspects of the control rool operations
Develop and implement strategies with yard and control room operations
Manage administration and operating standards including, budget planning, analyzing reports regarding control room productivity standards.
Accountable for the Control Room's performance and results, indices, productivity, Company policies/procedures compliance and customer service obligations and provide summarization thereof to Operations Manager
Filter through strategic objectives for tactical execution
Development of managers through example, training, discussion
Mediation and dispute resolution

Qualifications

Post-secondary qualification in business
3-5 years management experience in leading front-line managers
Possess strong management/leadership skills
Previous training and experience in warehouse operations and the ability to provide job related training to staff
Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment overnight liaison with available Control teams, local and U.S. terminal managers on sort solutions
Strong oral, written and conference call communication skills with proven leadership managing and conducting team meetings to satisfy specific goals
Dynamic forward thinking ability on area improvements aligned with company direction
Energetic leader and ability to motivate a team
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to coordinate a wide variety of duties and responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Works well in a fast-paced demanding environment
Strong computer knowledge (Microsoft Office Suite)
Experience managing unionized and non-unionized employees
Experience in Project Management
Experience in Lean methodologies – Yellow and Green Belt Certification

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 325 Humber College Blvd/115 Carier Drive

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday: 3:30PM-11:30PM
Working Conditions: Outdoors; Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Senior Manager Hub Operations
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