Operations Supervisor – Drummondville

Operations Supervisor

We are currently hiring for a skilled, experienced, hands-on Operations Supervisor, who is equally as comfortable working on a warehouse floor, as they are in the office. The working environment can include significant time spent on a computer and/or on the phone. A successful candidate will be equally as comfortable in a cross dock / warehouse environment, dispatch environment and office environment. Periodic travel for meetings and development will be required. A self-starter with initiative and proven flexibility in terms of shifts, time of day and location are essential to success. As this position is a Leadership position and is responsible for the successful execution of a Team, the ability to work with minimal direction, and to match one’s time with the work to be completed in the best possible manner is critical.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55 000-$60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay 15%
• Car Allowance

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 9-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a fast paced and high-volume LTL operation though a team, dispatchers and front line employees.
• Coach and develop team members using a positive attitude, collaboration, clear communication, and direction.
• Make informed decisions based on safety, service, and productivity standards, with an understanding of company processes, policies and procedures.
• Initiate and lead process and customer experience improvements, while meeting deadlines and controlling costs.
• Understanding and use of key metrics used to manage terminal performance, including Safety, on-time delivery and freight flow, on-time closes
• Recognize problems and work with others towards a practical and speedy resolution.
• Expertise in managing owner-operators, agency drivers and/or company drivers.
• Strong understanding of administrative functions and the ability to manage that workforce.
• Other related duties related as may be required.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in transportation or logistics preferred however practical experience within the industry will be considered
• 3-5 years’ experience in a terminal setting, preferably in the transportation industry.
• Experience leading a team of front-line employees, managers, and supervisors
• Contributing to the development of and managing to an annual operating budget.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to get things done through others and people development.
• Computer skills with MS Office products and web-based programs. Experience with AS400 a definite asset
• Experience operating a sit down propane forklift
• Safety oriented
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Customer oriented
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Leads teams of supervisors, lead hands and front-line employees in a 24/7 environment.
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• LTL Transportation: 5 years (Preferred)

If you are a professional individual with a passion for the transportation industry in an Operations Supervisor role, we encourage you to apply and join our growing team.

To apply, please submit your resume to Erin at [email protected] detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments.

• Job ID / No. du Poste: 37439
• Open Positions / Postes Ouverts: 1