Operations Manager - LTL Freight

Logistics Talent Agency; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits package

Stable leadership role

Opportunity for operational improvement

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Port Coquitlam is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive operational efficiency and manage productivity in a fast-paced LTL environment. The successful candidate will oversee freight flow, manage operational KPIs, and engage with customers to enhance service. Ideal applicants have proven leadership skills, solid communication abilities, and a background in LTL transportation. This stable, in-person role offers a comprehensive health benefits package and an opportunity for significant impact within the terminal's growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an LTL transportation environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
• Solid communication skills, both internal and customer-facing.
• Experience managing operational KPIs and cost performance.
• P&L exposure or experience is considered an asset
• Self-motivated, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Manage dock and driver productivity while optimizing operational processes.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight flow to ensure efficiency and service excellence.
• Lead operations within a unionized environment.
• Monitor and manage key operational KPIs, including cost controls and performance metrics.
• Support and engage with customers as required to maintain strong service relationships.
• Contribute to overall terminal performance and operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Operational KPI management

Cost performance management

LTL transportation experience

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading transportation company seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team in Port Coquitlam, BC. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated operations leader who thrives in a fast-paced LTL environment and is ready to make a measurable impact.

This role reports directly to the Terminal Manager and plays a critical part in driving operational efficiency, productivity, and cost control within a unionized setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage dock and driver productivity while optimizing operational processes
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight flow to ensure efficiency and service excellence
• Lead operations within a unionized environment
• Monitor and manage key operational KPIs, including cost controls and performance metrics
• Support and engage with customers as required to maintain strong service relationships
• Contribute to overall terminal performance and operational improvements

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an LTL transportation environment
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively
• Solid communication skills, both internal and customer-facing
• Experience managing operational KPIs and cost performance
• P&L exposure or experience is considered an asset
• Self-motivated, driven, and eager to make a difference

Why This Opportunity?

• Full health benefits package
• Stable, in-person leadership role with a reputable transportation company
• Opportunity to play a key role in terminal growth and operational excellence

If you have LTL experience and are ready to step into a leadership role where your impact will be seen and valued, we would love to connect with you.