Team Lead - Transport

Overview

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Transportation Manager, the Transportation Team Lead is responsible for all aspects of the trucking operations; drivers and equipment, maintaining oversight of routing, scheduling and dispatch to customers. Adherence to applicable provincial and federal regulatory standards is strictly enforced. Actively contributes to a positive and productive working environment.

Job Requirements

Key Business Functions, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

• Determines the Manpower requirements and staff his/her shift appropriately reacting to any situation affecting his/her planning (Holidays, BOGOs, unplanned events, etc.)
• Monitors and reports the daily productivity information and on time service.
• Explains any variances on productivity
• Schedules equipment maintenance within Provincial Legislated requirements and ensure the safe operation of all Transport vehicles
• Manages absenteeism and employees tardiness
• Recruits, trains, develops, motivates and coaches truck drivers, and provides regular feedback, including administering corrective actions as required
• Communicates any relevant information to the employees
• Demonstrates outstanding leadership, with a clear vision and consistent sense of direction and serves as a role model for employees
• Ensures that the Health and safety rules are being followed
• Ensures that system and tools are being used as instructed

• Reviews all Delivery Sheets and Trip Books

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements
• Other duties as required

Technical Skills Required:

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Results oriented leader, with solid judgment and decision making skills
• Demonstrated successful ability working with cross-functional teams
• Planning and organizing skills
• Strong leadership, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of CAMS, JDA, XATA, TMT

Educational and Working Experience Required

• Minimum of High School diploma and 2 years of experience in a warehouse or transportation company, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated successful experience leading warehouse or transportation employees

Working Conditions

• Retail support centre
• Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
• Occasionally lift over 88 lbs
• Two person lift required for weights exceeding 50 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Possible exposure to extreme temperatures
• Alertness to other people and vehicles
• Various shifts including evenings and weekends