Operations Manager

McCain Foods; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross is seeking an Operations Manager in transportation and logistics to lead a terminal team and company drivers, driving change and continuous improvement while managing costs and productivity.

The role requires overseeing SOP adherence, POD submissions, safety training, and DOT compliance, with close collaboration with recruiting to bring new drivers on board.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related work experience within Transportation and Logistics.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Experience with EPOD or Electronic Bill of Lading systems.
• Computer skills – proficiency and accuracy; strong knowledge of MS products; knowledge and/or experience within TMS systems such as TMW, PowerFleet, PeopleNet (Elog) or other asset tracking experience.
• Travel: 25% as required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the team engaged by supporting and promoting terminal objectives and all corporate initiatives.
• Ensure drivers follow Company SOPs; including sending in PODs on the day freight is delivered.
• Monitor Safety/Compliance Training, home time, HOS, PTO within DOT and D&R requirements.
• Onboard team including drivers and team members: Meet & Greet, activate fuel cards, expectations, etc.
• Work closely with Recruiting to hire and be aware of new drivers coming into Company Trucks.
• Seek opportunities to improve existing processes to support continuous improvements.

Skills

Transportation & logistics experience

Automotive experience

EPOD systems

MS Office

TMS systems (TMW PowerFleet PeopleNet)

Tools

TMW

PowerFleet

PeopleNet (Elog)

Job description

As an Operations Manager, you are responsible for safely leading the terminal team and company drivers to meet stakeholder expectations with respect to service and productivity. You manage operational costs while operating within a network. This position is about driving change, continuous improvement, problem solving and effective communication.

How You’ll Help

• Keep the team engaged by supporting and promoting terminal objectives and all corporate initiatives.
• Ensure drivers follow Company SOPs; including sending in PODs on the day freight is delivered.
• Monitor Safety/Compliance Training, home time, HOS, PTO within DOT and D&R requirements.
• Onboard team including drivers and team members: Meet & Greet, activate fuel cards, expectations, etc.
• Work closely with Recruiting to hire and be aware of new drivers coming into Company Trucks.
• Seek opportunities to improve existing processes to support continuous improvements.

Your Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years related work experience within Transportation and Logistics.
  • Automotive experience preferred
• Experience with EPOD or Electronic Bill of Lading systems.
• Computer skills – proficiency and accuracy; strong knowledge of MS products; knowledge and/or experience within TMS systems such as TMW, PowerFleet, PeopleNet (Elog) or other asset tracking experience.
• Travel: 25% as required.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.