Transportation Shunt Manager

4 days ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Manpower Canada Full-time $80,000 - $87,000 Contract

Our growing Etobicoke client who is a leader in Distribution is looking for a Transportation Shunt Manager / Yard Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years related experience in a managerial capacity. YOU MUST HAVE MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE AS A SHUNT MANAGER / YARD MANAGER TO BE CONSIDERED. YOU MUST ALSO HAVE YOUR AZ LICENSE TO ASSIST IN THE YARD WHEN NEEDED.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, direct and align the customer yard shunt operations while acting as a liaison between the shunt team operation and customer’s management.
  • Manage the shunt operations and activities ensuring efficient yard flow is maintained within the designated areas at customer yard/site.
  • Effectively manage and regularly monitor the performance of shunt driving team, address any issues that may arise, ensure they are trained and meeting required standards during shunt truck operations.
  • Work directly with customer’s management team to communicate and resolve shunt operations related issues.
  • Work collaboratively and communicate with the transportation operations and safety team to meet customer requirements/demands.
  • Complete and submit pertinent documentation and activity reports.
  • Manage the movement of trailers in the yard, ensuring compliance and safety regulations and proper maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate records of equipment in the yard.
  • Regularly inspect the yard to ensure all equipment are in good working order.
  • Plan and schedule equipment repairs as required.
  • Complete safety assessments and report potential hazards and any damages or safety related issues to safety department.
  • Enforce safety protocols and ensure all employees are trained on proper procedures.
  • May perform shunt driving duties.
  • May conduct reefer checks.
  • You will oversee a team of 14 shunt and truck drivers.
  • This position is not limited to the above and can be modified and expanded as required.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience of management in transportation and distribution centre yard operations.
  • Knowledge of specialized yard equipment; shunt trucks and trailers.
  • A/Z license required.
  • Safe driving record, clean CVOR and abstract.
  • Criminal Record Check and Reference Checks.
  • High pressure position. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Strong leadership skills and be able to motivate and manage a team of yard workers.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Computer knowledge – familiar with technologies and equipment used in the yard.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be flexible to work schedule based on business operations needs.

Day Shift with occasional weekends.

Salary 80-87K