Operations Supervisor - Canada Drayage (Halifax)
Operations Supervisor - Canada Drayage (Halifax)
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Job Description
Position Overview:
Canada Drayage Inc. (CDI) is seeking an experienced and highly organized Operations Supervisor to oversee daily operations at our Halifax terminal. This individual will be responsible for managing the dispatch function responding to driver and customer needs and ensuring timely and accurate updates in our TMS. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator skilled problem solver and proven team leader with experience in trucking operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily dispatch operations to ensure efficient and ontime execution of all shipments.
- Act as the first point of contact for drivers regarding operational issues questions and concerns.
- Respond promptly to customer inquiries and provide accurate status updates.
- Ensure all updates in Trinium (our TMS) are completed accurately and on time to support head office reporting.
- Manage and mentor a team consisting of one dispatcher and approximately 30 owneroperators.
- Monitor workload distribution and adjust resources as needed to maintain service levels.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments to support service delivery compliance and profitability.
- Escalate operational challenges to the General Manager as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in dispatch or trucking operations with at least 1 year in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong working knowledge of Trinium or similar transportation management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams (advanced level).
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of other Microsoft applications.
- Postsecondary education preferred.
Key Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective time management and ability to prioritize in a fastpaced environment.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to identify problems analyze root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Understanding of basic profit and loss principles related to operational decisions.
Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
