Transportation Manager

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We are currently seeking a Transportation Manager for a daytime position at our Québec facility.

Location: 7000 Armand-Viau Street, Québec, QC G2C 2C4
Shift Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, day shift
Salary: To be discussed, according to Grade 9 salary scale

Why Join the Purolator Team?

• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive salary with an annual bonus program
• Motivating, healthy, and safe work environment
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package available from day one, 100% employer paid
• Employee Share Purchase Plan and employee discounts
• Corporate culture consistently recognized among Canada's most admired

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to oversee road courier operations and lead a team of unionized employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a positive and productive work environment while ensuring operational objectives are achieved efficiently. This role requires a highly motivated leader who can drive performance through effective coaching, recognition, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage courier operations, ensuring workflow runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead and oversee a team of unionized employees, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Achieve operational targets established in the operational scorecard.
• Monitor and manage employee performance in accordance with operational standards and performance metrics.
• Continuously improve operational standards through regular performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and recognition.
• Communicate and implement company policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance and alignment across the team.
• Prepare and complete various reports and documentation related to operations and employee performance.
• Consistently demonstrate our core competencies in communication, innovation, change management, relationship building, and leadership.
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Qualifications and Competencies

• Consistently demonstrates strong communication, innovation, change management, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Energetic leader with a strong ability to motivate others.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintains a professional and positive image.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Postsecondary education is preferred but not required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of people-management experience, ideally in a unionized environment with warehouse employees, couriers, or transportation personnel.
• Logistics experience is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven experience complying with and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety regulations and Labour Canada guidelines.
• Advanced French language proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Must be adaptable and willing to work flexible schedules and days to meet operational requirements.

Language Requirement: There are no language requirements for this position.

Location: 518 - Quebec City
Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Manager District

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Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

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