Senior Manager, Transport Operations

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

LOCATION:

1330 Optimum Drive, Cornwall, Ontario, K6H 0B1
At Loblaw, we help millions of Canadians get through their best days, worst days, celebration days, and every day. Through our innovation and quality products, we’re here for our friends, neighbours, family members and colleagues.
We succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us.
We’re looking for adaptable people who are thrilled to join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We promote leaders at every level and support our people to follow their passion.

REFERRED APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THIS ROLE.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT :

The Transport Senior Manager leads the team of Transport Managers who oversee day to day operations while supporting the General Manager in critical initiatives. In addition to providing business support to retail, the management team, distribution centre and other key partners, the Senior Manager will ensure key performance indicators are achieved through a relentless pursuit of driving efficiencies. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in quickly adapting to new environments and creating a positive working environment for all colleagues while achieving positive results.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead transport operations encompassing inbound and outbound order flow from dispatch and execution to driver and carrier management
• Responsible for effective labour planning and execution
• Accountable for promoting and adhering to Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental audits
• Develop relationships with Customers and Carriers, with a service, performance and partnership focus
• Continually seek out and capitalize on opportunities to improve all aspects of operations in a multi-department environment and services provided to customers.
• Evaluate performance of Transportation Managers and dispatch team and provide necessary feedback and coaching to achieve targets; evaluate roles to ensure clear expectations and optimal accountabilities are assigned
• Provide direction to 3pl site management teams regarding transport operations
• Plan, organize and deploy available labour and resources to meet budget and service levels.
• Investigate performance issues and complaints regarding drivers, following up with appropriate carrier as needed.
• Develop process improvement initiatives to promote productivity gains, reduction of costs and new methods of doing business.
• Responsible for yard management including gatehouse operations
• Work collaboratively within the network to innovate and develop opportunities to fully use a resource constrained environment
• Be the model through our Blue Culture Journey
• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are followed
• Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

TYPE OF ROLE:

Regular
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.