Our growing Etobicoke client who is a leader in Distribution is looking for a Transportation Shunt Operations Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years related experience in a managerial capacity and will be responsible for the following:
Manage, direct and align the customer yard shunt operations while acting as a liaison between the shunt team operation and customer’s management. Key Responsibilities:
? Manage the shunt operations and activities ensuring efficient yard flow is maintained within the designated areas at customer yard/site.
? Effectively manage and regularly monitor the performance of shunt driving team, address any issues that may arise, ensure they are trained and meeting required standards during shunt truck operations.
? Work directly with customer’s management team to communicate and resolve shunt operations related issues.
? Work collaboratively and communicate with the transportation operations and safety team to meet customer requirements/demands.
? Complete and submit pertinent documentation and activity reports.
? Manage the movement of trailers in the yard, ensuring compliance and safety regulations and proper maintenance.
? Maintain accurate records of equipment in the yard.
? Regularly inspect the yard to ensure all equipment are in good working order.
? Plan and schedule equipment repairs as required.
? Complete safety assessments and report potential hazards and any damages or safety related issues to safety department.
? Enforce safety protocols and ensure all employees are trained on proper procedures.
? May perform shunt driving duties.
? May conduct reefer checks.
You will oversee a team of 14 shunt and truck drivers.
? This position is not limited to the above and can be modified and expanded as required.
Requirements:
? Minimum 5 years’ experience of management in transportation and distribution centre yard operations.
? Knowledge of specialized yard equipment; shunt trucks and trailers.
? A/Z license required (minimum 3 years).
? Safe driving record, clean CVOR and abstract.
? Criminal Record Check and Reference Checks.
? High pressure position. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
? Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
? Strong leadership skills and be able to motivate and manage a team of yard workers.
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
? Computer knowledge – familiar with technologies and equipment used in the yard.
? High School Diploma or equivalent.
? Must be flexible to work schedule based on business operations needs
Day Shift with occasional weekends
Salary 68K-74K
If you are interested then please apply asap. #MPCANO
