Transportation Manager

Job Overview

We are on the lookout for an energetic and detail-oriented Transportation Manager to lead our operations. In this role, you'll be the driving force behind efficient transportation planning and freight management. Your expertise will ensure that goods move smoothly from suppliers to customers, supporting our commitment to timely delivery and operational excellence. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love optimizing processes, this is the perfect opportunity to make a real impact.

Additional technical screening will be required for this role

Duties

• Develop and oversee transportation strategies, including freight management, fleet management, and dispatching to ensure cost-effective and timely deliveries.
• Plan demand forecasting, to align with operational needs.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards protocols and maintain accurate documentation for all activities.

Skills

• Strong background in leading highly unionized workforce and operations management with hands-on experience in transportation planning.
• Proficiency in data analysis skills to interpret logistics data, optimize routes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities such as dispatching, picking & packing, procurement, and category management.
• Ability to lead process improvement projects and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, suppliers, carriers, and stakeholders across the operations. Join us as a Transportation Manager where your expertise will keep us running smoothly while you grow professionally in a fast-paced environment dedicated to excellence!

The ideal candidate will have experience with....

• Food Manufacturing environment highly regulated by Health Canada
• Knowledge of airport operations management ideally airside

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Are you legally able to work in Canada without an LMIA sponsorship
• Are you able to clear a criminal background check?
• You will be required to clear an employment verification check of all employers within the last 5 years. Will this be possible?

Work Location: On the road