Transportation Supervisor

CQ Search Group Ltd.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CQ Search Group Ltd. is seeking a Transportation Supervisor in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to oversee drivers, dispatchers, and administrative staff. This role involves monitoring KPIs for transportation efficiency, providing leadership, and ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and strong knowledge of logistics and fleet management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in transportation or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and fleet safety.
• Proven leadership experience managing drivers and dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of drivers and dispatchers.
• Monitor and report on transportation KPIs.
• Provide leadership and coaching to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Logistics software

Transportation management systems (TMS)

Job description

This range is provided by CQ Search Group Ltd.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$70,000.00/yr - CA$75,000.00/yr

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Industry: Logistics / Transportation / Supply Chain

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

This role requires a hands-on leader to oversee drivers, dispatchers, and administrative staff, while driving accountability through KPI monitoring, team coaching, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of drivers, dispatchers, and other transportation team members.
• Plan and assign daily routes and schedules to ensure optimal fleet utilization.
• Monitor and report on transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, cost per mile, fuel efficiency, and compliance.
• Provide leadership and coaching to team members, fostering a culture of safety, performance, and accountability.
• Collaborate with warehouse, customer service, and operations teams to resolve delivery issues and improve service levels.
• Ensure compliance with all DOT, safety, and company policies and regulations.
• Conduct regular team meetings, driver debriefs, and performance reviews.
• Analyze logistics data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of drivers and dispatch staff.
• Oversee preventative maintenance scheduling and vehicle availability.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management.
• Proven leadership experience managing drivers and dispatchers in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, fleet safety standards, and routing systems.
• Experience working with logistics software and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience managing KPIs and performance metrics.

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education in logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience in unionized environments is an asset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Warehousing and Storage, Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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