Transportation Manager

At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, we are building more than products. We are building careers with purpose. As a proudly Canadian, family-owned leader in sustainable manufacturing, we transform 100% recycled plastic into innovative solutions used across North America. Sustainability is not just something we talk about; it is built into everything we do.

We move fast. We solve problems. We take pride in doing meaningful work that makes a real impact. We invest in our people, promote from within, and create real opportunities for growth across our organization.

If you are someone who rolls up your sleeves, thinks creatively, and is ready to grow with a company that is redefining sustainable manufacturing, this could be your next move.

Position Summary

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all transportation operations across the organization, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods between facilities, customers, and suppliers.

This is a hybrid position based in Shelburne, ON, with in-office requirements on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The role reports directly to the Director, Transportation.

This role specializes in managing courier, less-than-truckload (LTL), and third-party logistics (3PL) operations, with accountability for optimizing carrier performance, reducing transportation costs, ensuring compliance with Canadian (and where applicable U.S.) regulations, and meeting customer delivery timelines.

The starting salary for this position is $100,000–$110,000 annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day transportation operations including inbound and outbound freight across all locations
• Coordinate with plant teams, production, and customer service to ensure timely deliveries and pickups
• Source, evaluate, and manage third-party carriers and transportation providers
• Manage courier, LTL, and 3PL relationships to ensure service reliability, cost efficiency, and alignment with business needs
• Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service level agreements
• Lead carrier negotiations across LTL, courier, and 3PL providers to secure competitive pricing and service levels
• Monitor carrier performance, including on-time delivery, cost, and service quality
• Track and report on transportation KPIs such as cost per unit, on-time delivery (OTD), and carrier performance using systems such as TMS
• Troubleshoot and resolve transportation issues such as delays, capacity constraints, and service disruptions
• Ensure compliance with all applicable transportation regulations and safety standards
• Optimize routing, load planning, and freight consolidation to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Develop and implement logistics strategies including load consolidation, mode selection/shifts, and route optimization to improve network efficiency
• Maintain accurate transportation records, reporting, and documentation
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function

Essential Skills

• Analytical Thinking: Evaluating freight rates, carrier performance data, and transportation trends to support decision-making and cost optimization
• Problem-Solving: Resolving immediate dispatch, routing, or compliance delays to minimize operational disruption
• Negotiation: Securing favorable freight rates, contract terms, and service levels with carriers and logistics partners
• Communication: Managing relationships with carriers, internal stakeholders, and customers to ensure alignment and service excellence

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management
• Direct experience managing LTL, courier, and/or 3PL transportation networks is strongly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of Canadian transportation regulations (U.S. cross-border knowledge is an asset)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and transportation/logistics systems (TMS experience preferred)

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons.

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