Are you known for staying on course even when operations accelerate? Do you enjoy coordinating teams, optimizing resources, and finding solutions quickly? This opportunity could be your next professional challenge.

Our client, a well-established and respected company in its industry, is seeking a Planning and Transportation Supervisor to oversee daily transportation operations and support a high-performing dispatch team. Reporting to management, the selected candidate will play a strategic role in ensuring operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and resource optimization.

Responsibilities

-       Supervise, motivate, and support the planning and dispatch team in achieving operational objectives.

-       Organize the work of employees under your supervision and ensure effective management of schedules, payroll, absenteeism, and replacement needs.

-       Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment processes, disciplinary matters, and the administration of employee files, including those related to CNESST claims.

-       Ensure compliance with the collective agreement, internal policies, and occupational health and safety regulations.

-       Establish performance indicators, evaluate team members, and support their professional development.

-       Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to ensure an outstanding customer experience.

-       Anticipate operational challenges, respond quickly to unexpected situations, and keep customers informed of progress on their files.

-       Participate in the analysis of new delivery projects and contribute to cost assessments for future business opportunities.

-       Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers, including negotiating rate agreements.

-       Maximize the use of available equipment and resources to optimize costs and productivity.

-       Plan transportation needs, assign routes, and coordinate driver activities based on volumes and priorities.

-       Adjust assignments and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure continuity of operations.

-       Coordinate special deliveries and pickups with various suppliers.

-       Ensure the accuracy of loading, unloading, and documentation related to shipments and receiving activities.

-       Produce management reports and recommend improvements aimed at increasing operational efficiency.

-       Assess workforce requirements based on seasonal fluctuations and activity volumes.

-       Perform any other related duties.

What’s in it for you?

-       Hold a strategic role at the heart of operations within a company recognized for its expertise.

-       Make a direct impact on transportation performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

-       Work in a stimulating environment where autonomy, initiative, and decision-making are valued.

-       Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams committed to customer service excellence.

-       Take on diverse challenges that will allow you to leverage your leadership skills and organizational abilities.

Requirements

-       College diploma in transportation, logistics, management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

-       8 to 12 years of experience in a similar role, including supervisory experience in a unionized environment.

-       Excellent understanding of transportation operations and dispatch-related challenges.

-       Experience in the food industry will be considered a strong asset.

-       Strong knowledge of the Quebec territory and its logistical realities.

-       Comfortable using technology and transportation management systems.

-       Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

-       Good knowledge of regulations governing provincial and interprovincial transportation.

-       Be bilingual (intermediate English), both spoken and written, as the role requires communicating with customers and employees in English approximately 10% of the time

Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 per year

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Status: Permanent