Transportation Team Lead - London, Canada - Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes

Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Goodwill

Goodwill Industries is a non-profit social enterprise that provides work opportunities, skills development, and employee and family strengthening for people who face barriers such as disability or social disadvantage.

The aim is to advance individuals, families and communities toward economic self-sufficiency and prosperity.

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, one of five regional Goodwills in Canada, serves communities across Ontario, and employs 1,000 people on a variety of social enterprise work platforms.

The organization is positioned for accelerated growth and is aiming to create 900 new jobs over the next five years.

Transportation Team Lead

The Transportation Team Lead is responsible for assisting in the staffing of the transportation department including forklift drivers, mentoring the driver team in a positive and respectful manner.

Leading, directing, dispatching and scheduling as required for the entire organization's pickup and delivery needs.

Role and Responsibilities

Assist in the Interviewing and staffing of team members for the department.
Coach, mentor drivers to meet driving and safety standards.
Onboard new drivers to transportation team and sites
Assess drivers ongoing to ensure success
Perform driver duties as needed to support the transportation team
Follow all safety standards set out in legislation and/or Goodwill policies
Be actively involved in the health, wellbeing and safety of themselves and their team
Manage and schedule equipment maintenance and upkeep.
Routing and scheduling through use of GeoPom and GeoTab and ADP

Qualifications

Exceptional customer service skills
35 years' experience as a transportation driver
Previous supervisory experience an asset
Strong communication skills
AZ License
Clean drivers abstract
Ministry of Transportation knowledge

The Opportunity**- Join an organization that is dedicated to helping people who face barriers to employment and committed to sustainability and reducing environmental impact

Be part of a social enterprise that is positioned for accelerated growth
Continue developing your skills and expanding your network in a busy, challenging and creative working environment
Flexible working hours
Work in an open environment with various work spaces and collaboration areas
Receive a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefit plan, including health, dental, and vision