Supervisor, Transport

Loblaw Companies Limited; Regina; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Canada is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee operations from 2 PM to 10:30 PM. You will manage daily logistics, ensure effective communication across teams, and lead the loading process. Ideal candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, strong decision-making abilities, and experience in a transportation environment. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Competitive benefits

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a transportation environment is preferred.
• Nightshift coverage (8 weeks) while others are on vacation (7PM - 7AM).

Responsibilities

• Obtain updates from the prior shift, including critical information.
• Review operational data to identify required labor.
• Organize retail and non-retail loads.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Above average decision making skills

Strong customer service skills

Strong computer and technical skills

Job description

Overview

At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues. We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

Shift

Shift - Monday to Friday 2 PM to 10:30 PM

What You’ll Do

• Obtain update from prior shift (including DP times, load types, non-retail load update, other critical information)
• Review operational +/-, identify labour required by load time availability
• Review emails, confirm all loads are printed and drivers are assigned a match (reconcile), ensure loads are being completed
• Organize retail loads, non-retail loads and consolidate
• Select drivers based on operational needs and assign suitable route
• Assign drivers via driver app
• Provide update to following shift upon their arrival (including DP times, load types, non-retail load update, other critical information)
• Answer incoming calls as needed
• Reconcile loads in Transportation Management System to ensure they are accurately built how the load was executed
• Audit & review invoices for processing
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What You’ll Need

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with various individuals, from upper management to drivers
• Ability to work in multiple systems and applications, with a quick ability to learn
• Teammate, who is willing to assist others when needed
• Above average decision making skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong computer and technical skills
• Financial understanding is preferred
• Prior experience in a transportation environment is preferred
• Nightshift coverage (8 weeks) while others are on vacation (7PM -7AM)

Loblaw is committed to sustainability by sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

Employment Type: Full time

Type of Role: Regular

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.