Linehaul Scheduling Supervisor

J.D. Irving, Limited; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Dieppe, NB is seeking an experienced Linehaul Scheduling Supervisor to lead planning operations, manage teams, and ensure optimal service and cost efficiency. The successful candidate will have strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, and a background in dispatch transportation. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment with various employee benefits including flexible health plans and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

RRSP matching program

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & Wellness reimbursements

Paid vacation

Free parking

Onsite fitness center

Maternity leave top-up program

Growth and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of dispatch transportation experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years management and/or supervision experience preferred.
• Ability to create detailed reports using different software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daytime planning operations optimizing equipment, costs, and service.
• Lead the Truckload operations ensuring maximization of equipment and costs.
• Supervise, train, and develop all Planners and Truckload coordinators.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Trade Certification or College Diploma in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

AS 400/Cognos

Job description

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Linehaul Scheduling Supervisorto be based at our Head Office in Dieppe, NB. The successful candidate will be responsible to Lead the Linehaul Planners and Truckload Coordinators to meet service expectations at the highest equipment utilization and best cost for Midland Asset Operations. The successful incumbent will be required to coach team to ensure targets and goals are met, and on occasion will need to cover planner duties to cover vacations and vacancies.

BenefitsToJoining Midland:

• Adynamic, safe, and rewarding work environment
• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• RRSP matching program
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & Wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• 3 weeks' paid vacation
• Free parking, an onsite fitness center open 24/7, and an onsite cafeteria
• Maternity leave top-up program
• Growth and progression opportunities within Midland Transport and large network of the JD Irving group of companies

Qualifications

• Education Required: Trade Certification or College Diploma in a related field would be an asset
• Years of Experience Required:
  • 5 years of dispatch transportation experience
  • Minimum of 3 years management and/or supervision experience would be an asset
• Strong computer skills, with intermediate abilities in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create detailed reports using different software
• Previous experience using AS 400/Cognos would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daytime planning operations. Must ensure plans optimize equipment, costs and service.
• Responsible to lead the Truckload operations, ensuring Truckload maximizes equipment, costs, and service.
• Responsible for the supervision, training, and development of all Planners and Truckload coordinators.
• Required to lead team meanings, deliver KPI results, and drive actions for improvement. A key contributor in leading Daily Management in the Linehaul team.
• Responsible for ensuring a proper shift handoff occurs between incoming and outgoing planning groups.
• Support any business process improvement initiatives. Must have strong system knowledge.