Yard Truck Operations Supervisor - Delta, Canada - Performance Team

Performance Team

Verified Company

Delta, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike.

Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you

Damco Distribution Canada, Inc. handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities.

Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process.

Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions.

Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of Yard, Shunt, and Top Pick operations.

Working with the Yard Manager, the Yard Supervisor plays an integral role to ensuring high productivity levels and overall operational throughput.

This position is required to communicate closely with multiple departments to reduce costs, maximize throughput for the dock and transportation departments, ensure reporting accuracy, reduce dwell times, and maintain high levels of safety.

Key responsibilities

Determines staffing needs based on workload and schedules staff accordingly.
Analyze and coordinate daily yard operations and make certain that the yard is always accurate and fluid.
Communicate closely with the Planning, Operations, and Transportation and Logistics departments to execute plans to effectively service Maersk, 3rd party trucking fleets, and Operational requirements.
Reviews and updates operational procedures as necessary and ensures they are communicated to and understood by the employees and stakeholders.
Tracks productivity and qualifies performance by individual, function, and department.
Manages payroll of the department, ensures premium rates and overtime are entered accurately and able to meet payroll deadlines.
Manage the operational hours of the Class 1 Operators.
Support and direct shunt drivers, top pick operators, and gatehouse staff.
Ensures that proper safety procedures are followed.
Conduct frequent internal audits regarding yard safety, housekeeping, and security.
Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
Work with the Maintenance Department to ensure that the equipment is safe for operation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises 15+ employees across multiple shifts.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work.
Appraising employee performance; assist with annual performance appraisal feedback.
Disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Educational Background:

College/university diploma with focus on transportation / operations management or equivalent experience in logistics and transportation preferred.

Technical skills/job knowledge:

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Applications
System knowledge: TMS, YMS
Strong supervisory skills
Superior planning ability
Critical and strategic thinking
Considerable knowledge of SSLs and offdock operations
Experience with container stack yards

You must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Damco Distribution Canada, Inc. (DDCI) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking.

Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

Pay:
$65,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits: