Lead - Systems Engineering Job Details | Purolator

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Systems Engineering - Lead

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Operational Excellence, you play a key role in the optimization and evolution of operations at a regional level.

You provide leadership to a team of 2 to 4 engineers and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our transportation network.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage a team of engineers (planning, prioritization, coaching)
• Ensure terminal operational performance by analyzing KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities
• Optimize operational processes (delivery, dock operations, workforce planning, routing)
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Act as a strategic partner to operations teams (communicating results, risks, and action plans)
• Coach and support operational managers to strengthen practices and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, H&S, etc.) to ensure alignment
• Contribute to decisions with a tangible impact on parcel and freight transportation network performance

Your profile

• Degree in Engineering or a related field
• 2 to 5 years of experience, including some experience in supervision or leadership
• Experience in an operational or logistics environment (an asset)
• Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset, with strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence
• Availability to travel to operational sites across the network (Eastern Canada) and provide occasional support outside regular business hours, depending on project needs

Why Join Purolator?

• A hands-on role at the heart of logistics operations
• A real impact on the performance of a national network
• Growth and development opportunities within a transforming organization
• A dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement

Competencies

Decision quality

Persuades

Plans and aligns

Action oriented

Situational adaptability

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 565 - Montréal Hub
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Senior Manager Operations Excellence Field
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