Operations Manager

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Operations Manager on behalf of a leading transportation organization serving the Grey Bruce region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operations leader with a strong transportation background to oversee daily service delivery, fleet operations, driver management, safety, and customer relationships.

You will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services while leading a team of drivers, dispatchers, and operational staff.

• Pay Rate: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

• Location: Grey Bruce Region, ON

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily transportation operations, including dispatch, routing, scheduling, and service delivery.

• Ensure safe, reliable, and on-time service while meeting contractual and operational requirements.

• Monitor KPIs, operational performance, and vehicle utilization to improve efficiency and control costs.

• Lead, coach, and support drivers, dispatchers, and administrative staff.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.

• Participate in incident investigations, safety audits, and corrective action planning.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, school boards, and community stakeholders.

• Manage service concerns, escalations, and operational challenges in a timely and professional manner.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in transportation, logistics, dispatch, fleet operations, or a similar environment.

• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.

• Ability to provide a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

• College diploma, university degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Experience managing transportation, logistics, fleet, or route-based operations.

• Proven leadership experience overseeing drivers, dispatch, or field teams.

• Strong operational, customer service, and performance management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

If you're a strong leader who thrives in transportation operations and enjoys supporting teams, solving problems, and delivering excellent service, we encourage you to apply today! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.

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