Fleet Supervisor

thyssenkrupp Materials NA; Concord; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) and RRSP programs with Company

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more!

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA is seeking a Fleet Supervisor to lead maintenance, dispatch, and driver performance for a safe, cost-efficient transportation fleet. You will drive on-time deliveries, manage regulatory compliance, and collaborate with warehouse and customer service teams in Nova Scotia.

The role requires 3+ years in transportation or fleet supervision, strong leadership, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet supervision.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance and trucking operations.
• Understanding of DOT regulations and safety compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in dispatch, logistics, and reporting systems.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reliable attendance and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the condition, availability, and performance of all trucks and trailers.
• Schedule and track preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate emergency breakdown support and towing services.
• Manage relationships with maintenance contractors and service vendors.
• Monitor fuel truck service schedules and fleet utilization.
• Ensure all vehicles meet regulatory, safety, and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate fleet records including service logs, inspections, and registrations.
• Plan and assign daily delivery routes to maximize efficiency and service levels.
• Coordinate dispatch schedules for deliveries and pickups based on production and customer demand.
• Track shipments and ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Adjust routes in real time to address delays, traffic, or operational disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with warehouse, production, and customer service teams.
• Supervise, schedule, and support drivers to meet operational requirements.
• Conduct driver training on safety, compliance, and company procedures.
• Monitor driver performance, attendance, and productivity.
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and driving regulations.
• Lead incident investigations including accidents, delays, and violations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures without exception.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and inspections.
• Maintain driver logs, ELD compliance, and inspection documentation.
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote and reinforce a strong, proactive safety culture.
• Immediately report and investigate incidents.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods.
• Resolve delivery issues, damages, and customer concerns.
• Coordinate special deliveries, urgent shipments, and returns.
• Maintain high service levels through clear communication with customers and internal teams.
• Monitor and manage transportation costs including fuel, maintenance, and overtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on fleet performance and KPIs.
• Track and analyze key metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Support audits and compliance requirements.
• Maintain supplies for drivers (safety supplies, truck fluids, etc.).
• Participate in Lean initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Skills

Fleet supervision

Dispatch systems

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BigRoad

Fleet Complete

Job description

Job Summary

The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the company’s transportation fleet. This role oversees fleet maintenance, dispatch operations, driver performance, and regulatory compliance while ensuring on-time delivery and high customer service standards. The position plays a critical role in optimizing logistics performance, controlling costs, and maintaining a strong safety culture.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Fleet Management & Maintenance

• Oversee the condition, availability, and performance of all trucks and trailers
• Schedule and track preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs
• Coordinate emergency breakdown support and towing services
• Manage relationships with maintenance contractors and service vendors
• Monitor fuel truck service schedules and fleet utilization
• Ensure all vehicles meet regulatory, safety, and compliance standards
• Maintain accurate fleet records including service logs, inspections, and registrations

Logistics & Dispatch Coordination

• Plan and assign daily delivery routes to maximize efficiency and service levels
• Coordinate dispatch schedules for deliveries and pickups based on production and customer demand
• Track shipments and ensure on-time delivery performance
• Adjust routes in real time to address delays, traffic, or operational disruptions
• Collaborate closely with warehouse, production, and customer service teams

Driver Supervision & Performance Management

• Supervise, schedule, and support drivers to meet operational requirements
• Conduct driver training on safety, compliance, and company procedures
• Monitor driver performance, attendance, and productivity
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and driving regulations
• Lead incident investigations including accidents, delays, and violations

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety standards
• Enforce all company safety policies and procedures without exception.
• Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and inspections
• Maintain driver logs, ELD compliance, and inspection documentation
• Investigate accidents and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Promote and reinforce a strong, proactive safety culture
• Immediately report and investigate incidents.

Delivery Execution & Customer Service

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of goods
• Resolve delivery issues, damages, and customer concerns
• Coordinate special deliveries, urgent shipments, and returns
• Maintain high service levels through clear communication with customers and internal teams

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor and manage transportation costs including fuel, maintenance, and overtime
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on fleet performance and KPIs
• Track and analyze key metrics to drive continuous improvement

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support audits and compliance requirements.
• Maintain supplies for drivers (safety supplies, truck fluids, etc.).
• Participate in Lean initiatives and standardization efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery performance
• Fleet availability and downtime
• Maintenance compliance rate
• Fuel efficiency and cost per mile
• Safety incidents and accident rate
• Driver productivity and attendance

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet supervision
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance and trucking operations
• Understanding of DOT regulations and safety compliance requirements
• Proficiency in dispatch, logistics, and reporting systems
• Previous leadership or team lead experience
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Reliable attendance and schedule adherence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in metals or industrial manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with fleet systems (e.g., BigRoad, Fleet complete)
• First Aid / CPR certification

Key Competencies

• Operational execution and prioritization
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Cross-functional communication
• Strong problem-solving ability with sound decision-making under pressure
• Safety mindset and accountability

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance and Disability

• Voluntary Wellness Programs

• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.