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As the Operations Supervisor, you are responsible for supervising the operation of delivery of dedicated freight to meet contractual requirements in a 24-hour, Monday through Saturday service including daily dock operations, reverse dock operations, and on-site customer dock operations, drivers, fleet & fleet maintenance, and dispatch. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Provide daily guidance and motivation to Dock Workers (employees and agency workers) and Drivers (company and broker drivers) to ensure achievement of operational objectives for the terminal.  
• Escalates issues of individual poor performance, inappropriate behaviour, absenteeism, etc. to the Terminal Manager.  
• Communicate monthly performance stats to the team to help measure, develop and improve operational performance. 
• Maintain policies and procedures and ensure compliance with federal and provincial transportation, safety, and employment legislation. 
• Ensure all incidents (personal injuries, transportation collisions, spills, near misses, etc.) are promptly reported, documented, an investigation is initiated and corrective/preventative measures are implemented. 
• Hold effective, weekly tailgate meetings and ensure safety issues are addressed. 
• Works with the team and others, internal and external to the terminal, to resolve roadblocks to achievement of daily operational objectives. 
• Ensure the schedule for the terminal is followed.   
• Work with the Terminal Manager to track monthly performance stats for the dock. 
• Supervises a group of Drivers and Dock Workers, both employee and contractor/agency, directly and indirectly through Lead Hands. 
• Other duties as required 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Post-secondary education, preferably in operations, logistics, or business 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the transportation industry 
• Previous leadership experience and/or experience in the transportation industry are strong assets 
• Strong leadership skills specifically the ability to motivate and drive engagement to achieve objectives, facilitate conflict resolution, and to provide training 
• Advanced communication skills, particularly verbal 
• Computer skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel & Outlook, and web based programs as well as RF scanners.  Experience using Truckmate, a strong asset 
• Strong interpersonal skills including customer focus 
• Results driven 
• Appropriate sense of urgency 
• Strong sense of safety; training and experience in similar safety sense environments a strong asset 
• Knowledge of industry-related equipment, including forklifts, lift jacks, trailers, etc. a strong asset 
• English, other languages an asset. 

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

Overview

Overview

Overview

As a Terminal Manager, you are responsible to safely lead the terminal team to meet stakeholder expectations with respect to service, quality and productivity. You are responsible for managing operational costs while operating within a network.  This position is about driving change, developing and engaging teams and continuous improvement.

How You’ll Help:
•    Empower and lead team to meet organizational objectives.   
•    Develop KPI’s to drive service, quality and safety
•    Ensuring supervisors improve safety results by leading regular safety blitzes and safety walkabouts, and developing a culture of peer-to-peer safety interaction
•    Interact with other Operations departments and supervisory teams at other Terminals to enable on-time service and quality
•    Successfully manage multiple issues with competing priorities simultaneously
•    Manage budget and workforce productivity
•    Prioritize and manage customer shipments to maximize profit
•    Develop Supervisors and employees through evaluation of their performance, providing pinpointed feedback and subsequently providing coaching and guidance
 

Your Skills & Experience: 
•    Minimum of secondary education, with preference of post-secondary education.
•    5-8 years of experience leading teams, developing talent and managing culture and performance 
•    Ideal to have leadership experience in transportation or operations as well as various roles in transportation 
•    exceptional leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to effectively get things done through others, lead by example, coach, and support staff and other leaders
•    strong conflict resolution skills and leadership
•    results driven
•    a strong sense of customer service and urgency, troubleshooting and problem solving skills;
•    strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
•    computer skills including the Microsoft Suite and preferably, Truck Mate
•    the ability to lead and reinforce a strong culture of workplace safety
•     English and French (verbal/written/spoken) required
•    Able to work with little supervision
•    This role is accountable to the Regional Director
•    Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
•    Travel is typically not required; may happen on an occasional basis
•    Office environment with computer work and handling of documentation
•    Terminal  visits across the region
•    Extended period sitting in a work station working on a computer and on a phone
•    Normally Monday to Friday, day time hours but may be required outside of these hours
•    Follows all company expectations to promote a safe work environment. Perform all work safely in a fast-paced work environment. Required PPE must be worn at all times

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

Operations Manager 

Full-time

Quebec, QC

Shift: 1 pm - 10 pm

As an Operations Manager, you are accountable for ensuring that the dock employees are working in a safe and efficient manner. You are responsible for ensuring smooth operations, efficiencies, people management, freight flow, change implementation, and safety, aligned to operational expectations and guidelines.  

This position is all about the effective management of freight flow through the management of people and safety, continuous improvement, problem solving and effective communication.   

How You’ll Help: 

• Lead and manage a fast paced and high volume dock operation though a team of supervisors, lead hands, and front line employees. 
• Coach and develop team members using a positive attitude, collaboration, clear communication, and direction.  
• Make informed decisions based on safety, service, and productivity standards, with an understanding of company processes, policies and procedures. 
• Initiate and lead process and customer experience improvements, while meeting deadlines and controlling costs. 
• Understanding and use of key metrics used to manage terminal performance, including load factor, on-time delivery, LMS, and freight flow. 
• Recognize problems and work with others towards a practical and speedy resolution. 
• Leads teams of supervisors, lead hands and front line employees in a 24/7 environment. 
• Other related duties related as may be required. 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Post-secondary education in transportation or logistics preferred.  A suitable level of practical experience may be considered in lieu of education. 
• Trained in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods 
• WHMIS certified. 
• 3-5 years’ experience in a terminal setting, preferably in the transportation industry. 
• Experience leading a team of front line employees, managers, and supervisors 
• Contributing to the development of and managing to an annual operating budget. 
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to get things done through others and people development. 
• Computer skills with MS Office products and web based programs.  Experience with AS400 a definite asset 
• Safety oriented 
• Good communication skills, verbal and written 
• Strong problem solving skills 
• Customer oriented 
• Ability to multi task and prioritize workload 
• English, other languages an asset 
• Bilingualism in English and French required for terminals located in the Province of Quebec. 

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable to lead, manage, support and provide direction to all staff within the operation/department through effective goals/objectives, performance monitoring and reviews, communication and the execution of on-the-job training and development plans.
• Ensures a robust operational/department structure by maintaining effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs. 
• Develops and executes an annual strategic plan for the Operation/Department supporting company performance objectives and industry/field related benchmarking and trends.
• Collects measures and monitors data related to the overall effectiveness of the Operation/Department; benchmarking and analyzing these trends to establish action plans for continuous improvement (QOS process).
• Develops and implements new processes and procedures, as needed to support changing business demands.
• Facilitates effective two-way communication through scheduled department/staff meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy.
• Facilitates and promotes a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
• Ensures visibility and accessibility to employees, by practicing Management By Walking Around (MBWA).
• Accountable for Operational/Department budget preparation, approval and attainment.
• Takes a leadership role in the flawless launch execution of product into the specified operation.
• Ensures confidentiality of all proprietary and human resources related information.
• Overtime and travel may be required to support achievement of objectives.
• Involvement in the accident/incident investigation program, determine root causes, correct actions and following-up to ensure completion.
• Seeks out and corrects unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring all health and safety policies are followed.
• Conducts planned workplace inspections, as scheduled by the Environmental, Health and Safety Department.
• Perform other duties as required

Who we are looking for

• 7 or more years of work-related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years automotive or related experience in a Manufacturing/Production role.
• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field.

Worker Type:

Regular / Permanent

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