GTS Operations Supervisor

FedEx; Richmond; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx is seeking an on-site GTS Operations Supervisor in Canada to lead day-to-day operations, supervise staff, and uphold the Safety Above All Culture. The role involves hiring, coaching, performance management, and ensuring compliance with FedEx policies and governmental regulations.

You will analyze performance, conduct audits, mentor junior staff, resolve customer issues, and drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• College degree required; CCS designation preferred.
• CCS designation required per job description.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or FedEx GTS/Customs experience.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs and maneuver up to 150 lbs with equipment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, terminate, coach and evaluate staff performance.
• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with FedEx policies.
• Train staff and perform quality audits and client communications.
• Lead daily planning meetings and provide updates to management.
• Mentor junior staff and support customer issue resolution.
• Analyze operational performance and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Process Improvement

Computer Literacy

DG Certification

CCS Designation

Supervisory Experience

Safety Awareness

AI Familiarity

Education

College degree

CCS designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

FedEx Systems

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

This is an on-site frontline supervisor position that supports the FedEx Safety Above All Culture and manages specific day-to-day operations and an assigned staff. The GTS Ops Supervisor may also manage administrative employees and functions and ensures administrative processes are compliant with FedEx policies and procedures and governmental regulations.

Management responsibilities include, but are not limited to: hiring, terminations, coaching, training, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity.

Assists GTS management with planning, staffing, and training. Assigns work to subordinates and provide timely updates to management. In the absence of the manager, handles all non-staff related administration and provides leadership and guidance to staff. Conducts frequent review of process and workflow and makes recommendations for continuous process improvement. Monitors top GTS accounts, conducts audits and communicates with clients. Works with manager to address quality issues.

Provides guidance, direction and support to GTS employees including assistance with customer problem resolution. Conducts quality and productivity review. Researches and resolves billing issues. Assumes ownership of customer problems to resolution.

Analyzes operational performance through direct observation, interpretation of reports and collaboration with others. Determines opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executes action plans to achieve results.

Leads daily employee and/or planning meetings to ensure workforce communication and understanding of operational updates and daily goals; Includes communication and public speaking to small and large audiences on a regular basis

Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies, including maintaining the confidentiality of such material and matters.

Resolves customer specific needs in coordination with other departments. Acts as a resource for internal customers for assistance with custom-related issues or concerns. Researches and analyzes recurring sources of customer complaints and reports and recommends appropriate action to management.

Responsible for training new employees regarding job duties and performance expectations and ensuring compliance with FedEx policies, procedures and all required training, including but not limited to training related to quality assurance, systems, hazardous materials and work environment safety ensuring accuracy and currency for self & team.

Provides technical guidance/expertise to junior staff. Mentors/trains new staff members. Mentors and develops critical skill sets for new and/or less-experienced GTS Operations Supervisors.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Minimum Education

College degree. CCS designation required.

Minimum Experience

2 years FedEx GTS/Customs or senior level hourly role experience OR, 2 years supervisory experience in related industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to lift 70 lbs and to maneuver any package weighing up to 150 lbs with appropriate equipment.

Ability to successfully complete all basic and recurrency training (including completing and maintaining DG certification

Thorough knowledge of applicable clearance systems.

Knowledge of FedEx operations, systems and procedures

Microsoft Word - Basic

Microsoft Excel - Basic

Excel Powerpoint – Basic

Outlook - Basic

Familiarity with AI applications

Additional Details:

Note: Shift is M-F 0600-1430. CCS is required. Posting closes on Nov 3rd. 2026

DISCLAIMER

This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. The incumbent of this position is expected to perform all other duties as assigned, must be able to complete and achieve minimum thresholds on any mandatory testing and training, must be able to operate in an PC windows environment, have the ability to successfully complete all recurrence training and maintain annual accreditations where applicable and work varying shifts based on business needs. If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, you must be bilingual (French and English). In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that require driving as a core competency require a valid driver's license (e.g. Class 5,G, or 1[AZ]) and a driving record with two or fewer violations and/or accidents in the 24 months prior to the date of application. Further, candidates will be assessed through careful consideration of: 1) their current driver's abstract; 2) their performance during application interviews; and 3) their performance on any driver competency assessments administered

Employment Equity Statement

At FedEx our value of Taking Care of Each Other is reflected in our commitment to being an inclusive employer, one that represents the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we serve. We foster respectful, safe and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome. We encourage women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and people from culturally diverse and 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply. Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.