Planning, organizing, and monitoring runs and deliveries in order to ensure the most timely and efficient movement of trucks and to minimize empty miles and wait times.

How You’ll Help

• Identify required loads two to seven days out and organize for greatest efficiency.
• Assign and line up loads and deliveries based on efficiency and information from Brokers.
• Monitor scheduled runs to ensure they are on schedule and advise Brokers, Customer Serivce, and/or Planner in next region of any changes.
• Oversee daily activites of Drivers and addresses issues (e.g. load refusals, late deliveries, poor customer service) with Brokers; escalate issues to Broker Services as required.
• Planners are tasked with the safe on time movement of freight between our customers and our terminal with scheduled and nonscheduled linehaul units 
• Responsible for monitoring loads and trucks in a specific geography prioritizing and planning power to  move loads to destination 
• Communicate with drivers and brokers to execute plan 
• Answering calls, email and other forms of communication to drivers, terminal staff, CSR and other departments.
• Monitor road and weather conditions and initiate required actions in accordance with D&R policy 
• Complete various reports and documents as required
• Be an active part of the Linehaul Team and foster a positive environment of continous improvement 
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Post secondary education in logistics or business administration 
• An acceptable combination of education and training may be considered
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a time sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferable in the transportation industry.
• Highly organized with exceptional ability to multitask and stay on top of current status
• Sense of urgency and responsive to changes in a timely and efficient manner
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with AS400 an asset
•  English required

The Network Process Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring adherence to the Linehaul and Truckload operations processes, identifying process improvements, prioritizing and contributing to the resolution of reoccurring issues while delivering on assigned objectives.

How You’ll Help

• Ensure TL Operations teams are adhering to processes, and escalate instances of non-compliance.
• Develop materials to facilitate training and process compliance for operations network management and users.
• Identify and implement process improvements, and work as a liaison for system improvements / enhancement.
• Investigate and resolve network trip / leg / flow data errors, report on and analyze COS data.
• Strong working knowledge of operations network activities and processes, including:
   
  • Identifying load requirements, optimizing and assigning loads / deliveries for greatest efficiency.
  • Monitoring scheduled runs.
  • Monitoring loads and trucks in a specific geography prioritizing and planning power to move loads to destination.
  • Communications with drivers and brokers to execute plans.
     
• Be an active part of the Linehaul & Engineering Teams and foster a positive environment of continous improvement.
• Provide daily / weekly updates to leadership team(s) on progress and initiatives.
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

Your Skills & Experience: 

• Post secondary education in logistics or business administration.
• An acceptable combination of education and training may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a time sensitive, planning and organizing role, preferably in the transportation industry.
• Experience as a planner considered a key asset.
• Highly organized with exceptional ability to multitask.
• Sense of urgency and responsive to changes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with Truckmate is an asset.

Dispatcher
Full-time
Lachine, QC

Shift: Overnight

The scope of this position is to be responsible for dispatching units to pickup and delivery freight, monitoring the performance of drivers and ensuring customer timelines are adhered to. 

How You’ll Help

• Coordinate deliveries, assign pick up requests, and enter line haul orders in the computer. 
• Assign appointment freight deliveries to trucks, manifest shipments, and check for expedited shipments. 
• Answer phones from drivers and customers. 
• Review yard check to ensure freight is not missed and trucks are on schedule. 
• Coordinate drivers to come back for second round of deliveries. 
• Coordinate daily P&D requirements. 
• Monitor driver performance and report finding to manager. 
• Identify areas for improvement and efficiencies. 
• Perform clerical duties for compliance and broker pay as required. 
• Other related duties as may be required.  

Your Skills & Experience: 

• An understanding of the geography of the area 
• High School graduate or equivalent  
• Transportation background in dispatch, dock supervision (2-3 years) 
• Computer literate in Excel and Word 
• Equipment knowledge is an asset 
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to implement proactive solutions to support operational demands and efficiencies 
• Results focused 
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to manage demands and resolve issues with drivers, coworkers, etc. 
• Must have a strong sense of urgency 
• Good communication skills 
• Must be able to work under a flexible work schedule  
• Must be a hands-on operator, trainer, coach and mentor 
• Must be able to build and maintain relationships  
• Must be a self-starter 
• English and French required

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. 

The Supervisor, Truckload Customer Service McCain is responsible for a logistics team managing McCain Canadian & US order movement. This position is responsible for coaching, mentoring, and developing a positive environment for all team members. This position supports business in different time zones.

How You'll Help:

• Audit internal work processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data – Best Practices
• Monitor customer preset Factor of Satisfaction deadlines and SLAs
• Claim resolution
• Oversee accessorial charges and establish root cause and recovery
• Responsible for the timely, accurate and appropriate escalation of issues
• Work with manager and customers in order to quickly resolve issues in the most efficient manner
• Understand industry market conditions and communicate with the entire team issues that could impact operations as a whole
• Collaborating across Company departments and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes
• Support the Manager, Customer Service and Logistics with aligning people, work practices and systems capabilities to meet business needs
• Audit workload ensuring appropriate work balance for Truckload Specialists
• Responsible for regular team one on ones and group/desk checkins
• Establish strong relationships with McCain to continue growth and business support
• Provide internal communications on account details, including gaps, breakdowns and wins
• Collaborate to identify and implement resolutions/contingencies to meet customer departure and arrival expectations
• Motivate and coach team members while creating a positive group environment
• Create development plans for team members for growth in there current and potential future roles
• Schedule Training and participates in training
• Lead systems enhancements and user acceptance
• Completes performance reviews and provides constructive feedback
• Sets goals and objectives
• HR responsibilities
• Other related duties as may be required

Your Skills & Experience:

• Post-secondary education, preferably in business or international logistics
• A suitable combination of post-secondary education and experience may be considered
• Previous experience in international, ocean and/or air logistics an asset.
• A suitable combination of post-secondary education and experience may be considered
• Exceptional customer service and relationship management skills
• Highly self-motivated and positive attitude
• Advanced communication skills including the ability to relay information (verbal and written) between several parties and deliver a positive customer experience
• Strong Computer skills, including accuracy and efficiency in data entry and the use of MS Outlook, Excel & Word; experience with Sales Force and Cargowise an asset; the ability to learn new programs
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills, with the ability to evaluate current situation, respond quickly to changing requirements, and execute accordingly
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced setting, multitask and prioritize in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with others to meet customer expectations
• Ability to identify efficiency opportunities and to execute the ideas
• Ability to manage a high volume of emails on diverse set of topics

The scope of this position will be to supervise a time sensitive delivery operation.   This includes supervising day to day operations drivers, fleet & fleet maintenance, dispatch operations, reverse dock operations and on-site customer dock operations.  Ensure all operations remain compliant with the Safety and Compliance department. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Working with the Dedicated Leadership Team, ensure that, as the company grows, operations capabilities meet or exceed all customer and corporate requirements for unit cost, service quality and responsiveness. 
• Work closely with the Director Operations on operational plans, goals, and contributing to future innovations.
• Provide daily guidance to staff, to ensure alignment with operational and customer expectations.
• Develop a culture of safety, professionalism and service excellence in all areas of operations. Maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and Provincial transportation requirements.
• Ensure that all incidents (such as personal injuries; transportation collisions; spills etc) are promptly reported, documented, root causes identified and corrective/preventative measures implemented.
• Will be responsible for the dispatch function to ensure drivers are scheduled to meet company deliveries on time.
• Will manage the relationship with drivers, including, but not limited to driver schedules, equipment utilization, and driver contracts.
• Ensure that a preventative maintenance program is in place and effective.
• Provides mentoring and guidance to subordinates and other employees. Establishes individual objectives, conducts performance appraisal reviews, recommends salary action, and implements succession planning. Oversees and manages professional development to support leadership development program.
• Utilize superior communications skills to motivate staff and develop effective peers, managers and clients.
• Develop, implement and track on a monthly basis, an operational “dash board” for visual understanding of performance against plan elements.

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Transportation background in dispatch, dock supervision
• Equipment knowledge is an asset
• Safety training interest, knowledge and skills is an asset 
• Class 1 license preferred however not required
• Computer literate in Excel and Word,
• Must have a strong sense of urgency
• Must be able to work under a flexible work schedule 
• Must be a hands on operator, trainer, coach and mentor
• Must be able to build and maintain relationships
• Must be a self starter 
• Must be customer focused individual
• Must be willing to travel if required