Operations Supervisor (CDI Halifax)

Challenger Motor Freight; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor for their Halifax terminal. The role involves overseeing dispatch operations, managing a team, and ensuring timely communication with drivers and customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trucking operations, excellent leadership skills, and proficiency in transportation management systems. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to service delivery and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in dispatch or trucking operations, 1 year in supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily dispatch operations for efficient shipment execution.
• Act as first contact for drivers and respond to customer inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Trinium

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Canada Drayage Inc. (CDI) is seeking an experienced and highly organized Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Halifax terminal. This individual will be responsible for managing the dispatch function, responding to driver and customer needs, and ensuring timely and accurate updates in our TMS. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, skilled problem solver, and proven team leader with experience in trucking operations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise daily dispatch operations to ensure efficient and on-time execution of all shipments.
• Act as the first point of contact for drivers regarding operational issues, questions, and concerns.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and provide accurate status updates.
• Ensure all updates in Trinium (our TMS) are completed accurately and on time to support head office reporting.
• Manage and mentor a team consisting of one dispatcher and approximately 30 owner-operators.
• Monitor workload distribution and adjust resources as needed to maintain service levels.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to support service delivery, compliance, and profitability.
• Escalate operational challenges to the General Manager, as required.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 3 years of experience in dispatch or trucking operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong working knowledge of Trinium or similar transportation management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams (advanced level).
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of other Microsoft applications.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Effective time management and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to identify problems, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Understanding of basic profit and loss principles related to operational decisions.

Compensation :

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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