Operations Supervisor - Burnaby, Canada - Day & Ross

Day & Ross

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

You belong at Day & Ross.
Operations Supervisor

Full-time

Burnaby, BC

Hours: 6am -2:30pm

As an Operations Supervisor, you are responsible for the supervision of the overall dock operations, including day to day processes and procedures, Drivers, and Dock Workers, to ensure safety and optimal dock performance.

How You'll Help:

Provide daily guidance and motivation to Dock Workers (employees and agency workers) and Drivers (company and broker drivers) to ensure achievement of operational objectives for the terminal.
Escalates issues of individual poor performance, inappropriate behavior, absenteeism, etc. to the Regional Manager.
Communicate monthly performance stats to the team to help measure, develop and improve operational performance.
Maintain policies and procedures and ensure compliance with federal and provincial transportation, safety, and employment legislation.
Ensure all incidents (personal injuries, transportation collisions, spills, near misses, etc.) are promptly reported, documented, an investigation is initiated and corrective/preventative measures are implemented.
Hold effective, weekly tailgate meetings and ensure safety issues are addressed.
Works with the team and others, internal and external to the terminal, to resolve roadblocks to achievement of daily operational objectives.
Ensure the schedule for the terminal is followed.
Work with the Terminal Manager to track monthly performance stats for the dock.
Other duties as required

Your Skills and Experience:

Minimum of secondary education, with preference of postsecondary education (general stream), or a combination of education and experience.
Forklift certified
Trained in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
WHMIS certified
Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred, various roles within transportation would be beneficial
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a terminal setting, preferably in the transportation industry.
Experience leading a team of front line employees, managers, and supervisors
Contributing to the development of and managing to an annual operating budget.
Strong leadership skills specifically the ability to motivate and drive engagement to achieve objectives, facilitate conflict resolution, and to provide training
Advanced communication skills, particularly verbal
Computer skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel & Outlook, and web based programs as well as RF scanners. Experience using AS400, a strong asset
Strong interpersonal skills including customer focus
Results driven
Appropriate sense of urgency
Strong sense of safety; training and experience in similar safety sense environments a strong asset

Knowledge of industry-related equipment, including forklifts, lift jacks, trailers

If you're chosen for the role, you'll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You'll only be contacted if you're selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America.

With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. For over a decade, we've been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies. We've also been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Accessible Canada Regulations and in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values._

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