Operations Supervisor

"Here we grow again." Highlight Motor Group is one of the largest and fastest growing transportation companies in the GTA. As a result of our driven marketing approach and second-to-none work ethic, we are experiencing tremendous growth. To keep up with our growth, we will be seeking experienced, professional, energetic, goal-oriented individuals to complement our organization.

Highlight Motor Group offers an exciting, fast-paced environment that has ideal positions for someone who is looking for a REAL career move. To work for Highlight Motor Group, you must have great people skills, communicate well, have a team-oriented personality, and have the desire to set and achieve goals. As our company is consistently expanding, we are looking for those candidates who are highly motivated and driven by the opportunity for financial reward and career advancement in a family-like working environment.

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Operations Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing the logistics and transportation-related activities. The successful Operations Supervisor will be managing the transportation or hauling needs within a business, such as coordinating the execution of the budgets, schedules, and efficient safely route planning.

Responsibilities:

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles, aircraft, or railroad cars.
• Planning, organizing, and managing staff members to ensure efficient work is completed and consistent with the company's standards.
• Directing investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.
• Collaborating with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives.
• Complying with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, and government regulations.
• Promoting safe work activities by conducting safety audits and attending company safety meetings.
• Develop and implement transportation operations policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage transportation operations performance.
• Monitor and analyze transportation costs and resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with transportation vendors.
• Negotiate contracts with transportation vendors.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve transportation operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
• Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
• Experience working with contracts and transportation-related government regulations.
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.
• Experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software
• Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good conflict resolution skills

We offer competitive wages and a great benefits package.

By applying to this position, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status, or work permit.

Please note that only the candidates selected for the interview will be contacted for in-person interviews.