Supervisor Transport / Yard Operations

Job summary

The Transportation Operations Supervisor oversees daily container movements, shipments, and logistics activities to ensure efficient service delivery. They lead the operations team, manage workloads, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with safety standards and collective agreements.

Job details

ABOUT US GT Group, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, provides a broad range of products and services related to containers, transportation, logistics, and warehousing for the international shipping community. The organization serves both domestic and international markets by delivering innovative solutions focused on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. With more than 45 years of expertise in container manufacturing and customization, GT Group has developed strong global partnerships to provide tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients. The company is recognized for the quality of its products, exceptional customer service, flexibility, and overall value, all supported by a team with extensive technical expertise and hands-on industry experience. We offer a dynamic work environment for professionals seeking to grow their careers in the international logistics and transportation industry. YOUR ROLE The Transportation Operations Supervisor is a permanent, full-time, on-site position based in Montreal, Quebec. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day transportation operations, including planning, coordinating, and monitoring container movements, shipments, and logistics activities to ensure efficient, on-time service delivery. The incumbent will lead and support the operations team by assigning work, managing workloads, and resolving issues related to scheduling, route optimization, and resource allocation. The role also includes monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing operational data, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies, the collective agreement, and occupational health and safety standards. The Transportation Operations Supervisor works closely with internal teams, business partners, and customers to provide operational updates, address concerns, and maintain a high level of service quality. The incumbent is also responsible for fostering a positive work environment and maintaining productive labour relations within a unionized workplace. QUALIFICATIONS * Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing teams in transportation, logistics, or a related industry. * Experience working in a unionized environment is required. * Thorough understanding of transportation operations and operational management, including planning, coordination, and process optimization. * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data, identify issues, and recommend practical improvements. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees, customers, and business partners. * Experience in transportation, logistics, container services, or related industries; knowledge of the international shipping industry is considered an asset. * Bilingualism (English and French) is required. * Ability to work on-site in Montreal, Quebec, in a fast-paced operational environment. * Proficiency with transportation planning, operations management, and reporting software. * Postsecondary education in Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is considered an asset. WHAT WE OFFER * Comprehensive group insurance plan. * Free on-site parking. * A collaborative, people-focused work environment where teamwork and mutual support are valued. * Company events and social activities throughout the year. * The opportunity to contribute to the success of a well-established Quebec company recognized for its expertise in the transportation and logistics industries. EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION GT Group is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace where every individual is valued for their skills, experience, and contributions. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on qualifications, competencies, and the requirements of the position.

What you’ll do

The Transportation Operations Supervisor oversees daily container movements, shipments, and logistics activities to ensure efficient service delivery. They lead the operations team, manage workloads, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with safety standards and collective agreements.

Requirements

Candidates must have strong leadership experience in a unionized transportation or logistics environment and be bilingual in English and French. Proficiency in operations management software and strong analytical skills are required to optimize processes and maintain service quality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance plan • Free on-site parking • Company events • Social activities

Listed skills

• Process Optimization · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Leadership
• Supervisory skills
• Transportation operations
• Logistics management
• Operational management
• Planning
• Coordination
• Process optimization
• Analytical skills
• Data interpretation
• Communication
• Bilingualism
• Reporting software
• Labour relations
• Health and safety compliance
• International Logistics
• Supervision
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Analytical Skills
• Business Administration
• Management
• Customer Service
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Innovation
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Labor Relations
• Operational Data Store
• Operational Excellence
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Process Optimization
• Resource Allocation
• Transportation Planning
• Scheduling
• Process Improvement
• Collaboration
• Coordinating
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Management & Leadership
• Transport Supervisor
• Warehouse / Distribution Supervisor
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand
• First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors