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Distribution Supervisor

  • Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)

FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.

FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for leading a team supporting distribution and logistics operations, including shipment planning, carrier coordination, transportation performance, and distribution analytics. This role oversees daily activities, ensures products are distributed efficiently and cost-effectively, and serves as the day-to-day link between the team and management. The successful candidate will provide consistent leadership, drive operational performance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and foster a productive and engaged team environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate daily distribution, shipping, and logistics activities.
  • Monitor workload, service levels, and KPIs, adjusting priorities to meet operational requirements.
  • Track distribution performance, including transit times, freight costs, carrier performance, and on-time delivery.
  • Ensure shipping records, transportation data, and system transactions are accurate and audit-ready.
  • Provide coaching, training, feedback, and performance management support to team members.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Inventory, MRO, and Finance teams to support operational requirements and resolve issues.
  • Investigate distribution issues and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
  • Support scheduling, attendance management, and workforce planning activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in distribution, logistics, supply chain, or operations.
  • 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Experience working in a unionized environment.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
  • Working knowledge of shipping, freight, customs, and distribution processes.
  • Experience using operational data and KPIs to drive performance improvements.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
  • Aerospace or aftermarket experience is an asset.
  • Bilingual English and French.

What we offer you:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
  • Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
  • A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning

Equal Opportunity Statement:

FTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.

Language Requirements in Quebec:

Intermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Distribution Supervisor leads a team in managing daily logistics, shipping activities, and carrier coordination to ensure efficient product distribution. They are responsible for monitoring KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering a productive team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, including 2 years in a supervisory role. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and bilingual proficiency in English and French are required.

Skills

  • Distribution management
  • Logistics operations
  • Shipment planning
  • Carrier coordination
  • Transportation performance
  • Distribution analytics
  • Team leadership
  • Operational performance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Supply chain management
  • Performance management
  • Data analysis
  • KPI monitoring
  • Problem solving
  • Bilingual English and French

Benefits

  • Vacation
  • Personal days
  • Holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Family medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Virtual health care
  • Wellness spending account
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Medical travel insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities
  • Company matching contributions

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Management & Leadership
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Distribution
  • Logistics
  • Supply chain
  • Operations
  • Shipping
  • Freight
  • Customs
  • KPIs
  • Transit times
  • Automation
  • AI-enabled tools
  • Aerospace
  • Aftermarket
  • Inventory
  • Procurement
  • MRO
  • Finance
  • Workforce planning
  • Unionized environment
  • Data analysis

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