Supervisor, Transportation

Gordon Food Service Canada; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Food Service Canada is looking for a Transportation Supervisor to lead a team of Delivery Service Representatives in Grande Prairie. This full-time role involves managing transportation operations, ensuring safety and quality of service, and supporting team members through effective leadership and relationship building.

Qualifications

• Class 1 Drivers License required.
• 5 years Transportation or Warehouse experience with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Delivery Service Representatives.
• Managing day-to-day Transportation operations.
• Conducting regular mentoring and coaching.

Skills

Analysis

Light Vehicle Driving

Leadership

Javase

Legal Operations

Adobe Indesign

Job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us and wehave an amazing story to share. Heres a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Theres a seat at our table for you...

Department : Transportation

Reporting to : Najib Ammar- Transportation Manager

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Transportation Manager the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Delivery Service Representatives through Servant Leadership. This position is a customer facing role and will be responsible for managing the day-to-day Transportation operations ensuring that the companys goals on Safety Quality Service Cost and Morale are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities :

Supervises a team of Delivery Service Representatives towards providing customers with a high quality of service through the consistent application of best practices and standard procedures.

Collaborates with the Sales department to ensure customer concerns are addressed.

Evaluates individual and team performance using scorecard results and conducts root cause analysis on operational issues.

Promotes a culture of recognition for excellent performance.

Builds strong relationships with team members peers and customers. Responds to team member questions and concerns in a timely manner. Seeks to understand the needs of team members and customers.

Conducts regular mentoring and coaching with team members.

Performs administrative tasks to include approving time cards reviewing incentives and documenting driver performance.

Monitors delivery operations and driver performance during the shift using the companys systems and telematics software.

Ensures all policies and procedures are consistently followed through training performing audits and follow-up coaching.

Conducts weekly and quarterly planning of transportation resources (labour delivery tools and equipment) aligned with business requirements and efficiency goals.

Works with Human Resources in recruiting and retaining Delivery Service Representatives.

Identifies and develops opportunities to continuously improve operational metrics.

Actively participates in special projects within the department.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the Transportation industry.

Other duties as assigned.

Class 1 Drivers License

5 years previous Transportation or Warehouse experience with 2 years previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Flexible schedule and ability to work on Statutory Holidays is required.

Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with all levels and departments within Gordon Food Service.

Demonstrates Servant Leadership and Gordon Food Service Cornerstone Values.

Promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Must have an understanding of DOT rules and regulations

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please submit your request to and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Javase,Analysis,Legal Operations,Light Vehicle Driving,Adobe Indesign

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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