Supervisor Transport / Yard Operations

GT Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Montreal is seeking a Transport / Yard Operations Supervisor. This role involves managing daily trucking operations, leading a team, ensuring efficiency in transportation activities, and promoting a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. Competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Group insurance: health, life, disability, dental, telemedicine, travel

Free on-site parking

Flexible work schedule

Year-round company events

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience managing dispatch, trucks, and drivers.
• Knowledge of CAN/USA HOS practices.
• Training in dangerous goods transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a fast-paced transportation operation.
• Maintain communication regarding freight delivery.
• Promote a safety culture through personal example.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

College diploma or university degree in transportation, logistics, or supply chain

Job description

ABOUT US

GT Group, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, provides a range of products and services related to Containers, Transport, Logistics, and Warehousing for the international shipping community. Serving both domestic and international sectors for over 40 years, we focus on client satisfaction through solid and innovative approaches.

We are seeking a Transport / Yard Operations Supervisor to join our team. If you have a strong work ethic, are driven, and want to be part of a collaborative environment that fosters growth, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Supervisor is a mid-level front-line management role responsible for meeting GT Group’s service commitments by managing daily trucking operations.

Note: This job description may not encompass all duties, as additional responsibilities may be assigned by management.

How You’ll CONTRIBUTE

Planning & Logistics

• Lead and manage a fast-paced, high-volume transportation operation through a team of dispatchers, yard crew, shunters, crane operators, and front-line employees to ensure accurate and timely container transportation activities and supporting office tasks.
• Utilize key performance metrics such as on-time pickup and delivery, truck utilization, mileage, container intermediates, and HOS to manage performance.
• Improve fleet and equipment utilization, maintenance availability, and fuel efficiency.
• Oversee documentation, transportation, and materials handling activities.
• Maintain continuous communication regarding freight delivery to ensure all parties are informed and operations are safe and efficient.

Problem Solving

• Understand and serve customer needs, maintaining positive relationships with key personnel involved in logistics.
• Respond quickly to unplanned events, adjusting schedules and plans accordingly.
• Make informed decisions prioritizing safety, service, and productivity, aligned with company policies.
• Identify risks and collaborate on practical solutions.

People Management

• Participate in meetings to improve productivity and resolve customer issues.
• Coach and develop team members with a positive, collaborative approach.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Provide orientation for new employees.
• Foster positive working relationships within the team and across functions.

Safety

• Promote a safety culture through personal example and leadership.
• Implement continuous improvement plans to reduce incidents.
• Identify and correct unsafe behaviors, conditions, and work practices.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Coach employees through safety observations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• College diploma or university degree in transportation, logistics, or supply chain; terminal experience is an asset.
• 5-7 years of experience managing dispatch, trucks, and drivers.
• Training in dangerous goods transportation is preferred.
• Knowledge of CAN/USA HOS practices.
• Experience leading dispatch, yard crew, shunters, crane operators, and front-line staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with follow-up and follow-through.
• Ability to lead process improvements and change initiatives.
• Ownership and responsibility in operations with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation and active listening.

BENEFITS

• Group insurance: health, life, disability, dental, telemedicine, travel.
• Free on-site parking.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Year-round company events.

GT Group is committed to equal employment opportunities for women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities in Canada.

If you meet the requirements and are ready for this challenge, please apply by sending your CV.