Transportation Manager

Labatt Brewing Company; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Transportation Manager to lead logistics operations and drive strategic improvements. This role involves managing distribution processes, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the brewing industry. With a commitment to employee well-being and community engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow and thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Health benefits plan

Retirement plan with company-matching

Annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products

Flex credits for healthcare or wellness

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of logistics experience in warehousing, transport, and logistics support.
• Proven leadership and project management skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics operations and customer order fulfillment in Ontario.
• Develop strategies for cost-effective operations and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Education

University degree in Business, Logistics, or Engineering

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Computer Office Applications

Job description

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

COMPANY:
Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages operational execution of Tier 2 distribution processes and customer order fulfillment with a focus on financial and non-financial results, performance KPIs, direct and indirect accountability for logistics operations in Ontario.
• Develops and executes strategies to maximize the effectiveness and minimize the costs of operations within Tier 2. This includes special projects such as route optimization, dedicated fleet growth, award carrier compliance, etc.
• Owner of Long-Term Labour Planning – Recruitment/ Hiring Execution/ Onboarding.
• Manage drivers (union employees) daily, use coaching and progressive discipline as required to ensure behavioral, performance and safety expectations are met.
• Support Brewery Operations. Ensure transport requirements are met. Ensure empty bottle requirements are met, and full goods shipments are picked up and delivered where required.
• DPO Routine- Delivery Pillar Owner.
• Tracks and reports out on KPIs daily, weekly, monthly.
• Develop and execute plans to ensure compliance with DPO, Environment & Safety, HACCP, Quality and transportation requirements for logistics operations in Tier 2.
• Impact and influence external stakeholders through the development of effective relationships with industry partners and customers in Ontario.
• Operates in a fast-paced environment and requires flexibility to deal with multiple, and sometimes, diverging priorities simultaneously.

Job Qualifications

• Education: University degree preferably in Business, Logistics, Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: 3-5 years Logistics experience in warehousing, transport and logistics support. Proven leadership skills, with good business sense. Proven ability to manage interpersonal relationships through the indirect reporting structure.
• Proven ability to achieve superior results. Proven ability to lead and develop talent in a changing environment. Proven experience in warehouse and transportation management. Proven project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent negotiation abilities, proven ability to work and influence Regulators.
• Solid understanding of distribution and customer service, beer industry and all key cost drivers, Distribution Process Optimization and its application, proven ability to drive change, excellent problem-solving capabilities, proven strategic thinking capabilities.
• Technical competencies: budget/financial management, analytical skills, business process design, change management, transportation, warehousing and proficient in computer office applications.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems preferred.

WHY LABATT:

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts.
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave.
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE?

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

Labatt Breweries will never ask you for money or reimbursement of training fees as part of our recruitment process. Any email communication you receive as part of the application or onboarding process will come from [e-mail] email address. If you have any questions or concerns, please email the recruitment team at [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Beverage Manufacturing