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Day & Ross

Cross-border logistics and transportation services

Operations Manager

Shipping & ReceivingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLachine, Montreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of secondary education is required; post-secondary education in a general stream or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Experience dealing with brokers or owner-operators.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and motivating people.
  • Experience and knowledge of less-than-truckload pickup dispatching and deliveries.
  • Advanced communication skills.
  • Computer accuracy and proficiency with Microsoft products, AS400, and web-based programs.
  • Demonstrated customer relationship skills.
  • Strong conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines in a high-transaction environment.
  • Ability to champion business needs collaboratively with colleagues.
  • A results-focused approach.
  • A strong sense of urgency and ownership of deliverables.
  • Understanding of contracts and budgets.
  • References and a criminal background check are required before employment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a fast-paced, high-volume less-than-truckload dock operation through a team of supervisors, lead hands, and frontline employees.
  • Coach and develop team members through collaboration, clear communication, and direction.
  • Make informed decisions based on safety, service, and productivity standards, while applying company processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Initiate and lead process and customer-experience improvements while meeting deadlines and controlling costs.
  • Understand and use terminal performance metrics, including load factor, on-time delivery, LMS, and freight flow.
  • Identify problems and work with others toward practical, timely resolutions.
  • Backfill operations supervisors at facilities during vacations, personal emergencies, and other absences.
  • Manage facility vendors for repairs, snow removal, and janitorial services, and handle driver interactions such as broker-pay resolutions and contract renewals.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous transportation or operations experience is preferred; experience in various transportation roles is beneficial.

About the Company

Day & Ross

Cross-border logistics and transportation services

Day & Ross provides transportation and logistics services across Canada and the US, handling cross-border freight for a diverse set of customers. It moves freight end-to-end by coordinating pickups, using technology for real-time visibility and tracking, and leveraging its Business Agility Hub in Fredericton to integrate new tech. It differentiates itself with personalized customer service, tight pickup coordination, cross-border capabilities, and a large, stable workforce recognized as a top employer. Its goal is to deliver dependable, efficient transportation that creates value for customers while supporting community and strong service performance.

Company size
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Hartland, Canada
Founded
1950

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