logistics manager - transportation

Government of Canada - Central; Kleinburg; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government entity is seeking a dedicated operations supervisor to oversee trucking operations in Kleinburg. This role involves evaluating and planning daily activities, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with transport regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and have strong communication and organizational skills. Work will be conducted on-site without remote options.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Experience in trucking and operations supervision.
• Basic security clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and plan daily operations.
• Supervise and train staff, ensuring compliance.
• Prepare management reports and monitor productivity.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Organized

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Trucking company
• Traffic controlling
• Supervision
• Dispatching

Responsibilities Tasks

• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Prepare reports for senior management
• Recruit staff
• Supervise staff
• Train staff
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Train or arrange for training
• Supervise workers and projects
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Monitor and operate signal and track switch control panel
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• MS Office

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Truck drivers

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS Outlook

Type of industry experience

• Trucking

Additional information Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality