Dock Manager

Les tâches

• Plan, organize and control various activities relating to loading and unloading of freight.
• Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers’ freight is delivered on time and damage free.
• Communicate with dispatch and with dock workers to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings/briefings to communicate values, strategies and company objectives.
• Prioritize transfer freight and next-day delivery.
• Ensure the timely and efficient movement of freight on a daily basis.
• Supervise, coach, train and develop Dock Foremen and dockworkers.
• Prepare and issue shift reports to all relevant personnel.
• Deal with employee-related issues such as reviews and discipline.
• Enforce Health and Safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Do any other responsibilities required for the position.

Avantages

• Competitive salary.
• Extended health benefits.
• Opportunities for learning and development.

Exigences du poste

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the transportation industry in an operation’s role.
• Operational Certifications (Forklift , TDG and WHMIS).
• Must possess thorough knowledge of industry.
• Knowledge of OS&D.
• Computer literate and comfortable with Word or Excel.
• Knowledge of AS400 an asset
• Knowledge of dispatch operations an asset.