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Director of Transportation Operations

Director of Transportation Operations

Reimer Associates Inc.Ontario, Canada
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Company Overview :

Our client, a transportation company with many decades of experience helping companies grow and succeed in Canada through providing national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, they are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers.

Job Description :

Position : Director Operations

Responsibilities :

  • Lead the day-to-day activities of the Operations Team, including Customer Service, Operations Managers, Planning, and Dispatch
  • Regularly interact with customers to strengthen business relationships and ensure effective implementation of transportation services
  • Balance high service levels with cost efficiency, manage driver relations, monitor fleet suitability, and ensure compliance with safety and legal standards
  • Oversee the use of technology, develop a winning team, and actively participate in strategic sales cycles for both customer acquisition and retention

Qualifications and Skills :

  • Excellent leadership and analytical skills
  • Previous experience in a leadership role within the Trucking / Transportation industry
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple projects
  • Experience with budget planning and P&L responsibility
  • High degree of professionalism and excellent customer service skills
  • Exposure to leading within a unionized environment
  • Minimum 10 years of Transportation Industry experience
  • Compensation :

  • An excellent, comprehensive compensation plan accompanies this opportunity
  • Reimer Associates Inc. thanks you for interest in this opportunity. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.