Fleet Supervisor

The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and leading their designated fleet assets & drivers to achieve elevated levels of productivity safety service and driver retention. The fleet supervisor must work effectively with internal stakeholders such as sales procurement safety and driver services to ensure the delivery of wood products while upholding the highest quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise/oversee drivers equipment and shipment of wood products at designated locations
• Generate monitor and share reports on team performance productivity and profitability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coordination and alignment between logistics sales procurement operations and other relevant departments.
• Provide effective leadership while building and leading a high-performing team. Mentor motivate and develop employees while fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Responsible for collaborating with Driver Services to recruit onboard train place and pay drivers.
• Monitor drivers to ensure optimal performance and compliance with all local state and federal (DOT) laws and regulations.
• Work closely with other managers and staff on all safety-related issues.
• Responsible for coaching of drivers on safety events observations and complaints. Will also assist with progressive discipline as required.
• Ensure compliance with regulations managing risks and implementing safety standards in NSEs flatbed division.
• Maintain a focus in continuous improvement of New South Express business model

Education & Experience

• Post-Secondary degree preferably with a focus in Logistics Supply Chain Management or a related field or equivalent experience in a related field
• 1-2 years experience in working with commercial motor vehicles & drivers management experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer skills and solid background working with modern office software and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to build lead and retain a successful team.
• Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple time-sensitive tasks successfully.
• Strategic mindset to drive continuous improvement.

At Canfor we embrace diversity valuing everyones unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity creativity innovation and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor Were a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber pulp paper wood pellets and green energy. We prioritize innovation environmental practices and community the U.S. we operate as Canfor Southern Pine offering high-quality sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage competitive compensation andindustry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

Join us today and together we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments references criminal record checks and drug testing depending on the role and location.