Fleet & Dock Operations Supervisor

Day & Ross; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee the delivery of dedicated freight, ensuring 24/6 operations, dock activities, fleet maintenance, and dispatch align with contractual requirements.

You will supervise a team of drivers and dock workers, drive performance metrics, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across federal and provincial guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certified
• Trained in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• WHMIS certified
• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial
• Minimum of 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 specifically the ability to motivate and drive engagement to achieve objectives, facilitate conflict resolution, and to provide training
• Advanced communication skills, particularly verbal
• Computer skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel & Outlook, and web based programs as well as RF scanners. Experience using AS400, a strong asset
• Strong interpersonal skills including customer focus
• Results driven
• Appropriate sense of urgency
• Strong sense of safety; training and experience in similar safety sense environments a strong asset
• Knowledge of industry-related equipment, including forklifts, lift jacks, trailers, etc. a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Provide daily guidance and motivation to Dock Workers (employees and agency workers) and Drivers (company and broker drivers) to ensure achievement of operational objectives for the terminal.
• Escalates issues of individual poor performance, inappropriate behaviour, absenteeism, etc. to the Terminal Manager.
• Communicate monthly performance stats to the team to help measure, develop and improve operational performance.
• Maintain policies and procedures and ensure compliance with federal and provincial transportation, safety, and employment legislation.
• Ensure all incidents (personal injuries, transportation collisions, spills, near misses, etc.) are promptly reported, documented, an investigation is initiated and corrective/preventative measures are implemented.
• Hold effective, weekly tailgate meetings and ensure safety issues are addressed.
• Works with the team and others, internal and external to the terminal, to resolve roadblocks to achievement of daily operational objectives.
• Ensure the schedule for the terminal is followed.
• Work with the Terminal Manager to track monthly performance stats for the dock.
• Supervises a group of Drivers and Dock Workers, both employee and contractor/agency, directly and indirectly through Lead Hands.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Forklift certified

Leadership

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Secondary education

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

RF scanners

AS400

Job description

Day & Ross in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee the delivery of dedicated freight, ensuring 24/6 operations, dock activities, fleet maintenance, and dispatch align with contractual requirements.

You will supervise a team of drivers and dock workers, drive performance metrics, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across federal and provincial guidelines.