Fleet Supervisor

ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc • Kelowna, BC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Commercial Logistics Inc. is an asset-based carrier providing LTL and FTL service throughout British Columbia. We are a part of ContainerWorld Forwarding Services Inc, and part of the Mullen Group, a publicly traded company on the TSX.

Working independently with guidance from the Branch Manager as required, coordinates, directs the activities and is responsible for efficiency and effectiveness of DSD drivers to efficiently maintain service levels for transportation operations. Provides leadership to the direct delivery team, while providing input on policies for all areas for CLI Kelowna. The position has considerable impact on the efficient operations of own and some other areas, and has moderate impact on the organization’s long-term success.

Requirements

• Specialist certificate/diploma plus 2 to 3 years experience; or at least 4 to 6 years related experience
• Lift Truck Certification is required but can be provided post employment.
• Level 1 First Aid Certificate is required but can be provided post employment.
• Understanding of Transportation regulations and familiarity with transport equipment specifications and applications.
• Strong computer skills
• Able to work independently with judgment to make decisions and problem solve.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced warehouse/trucking environment with tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with business management systems (i.e. Transportation Management System, Warehouse Management System ) is an asset
• Class 1 Direct Delivery experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervises operational activity of the DSD Fleet
• Ensures delivery schedule is maintained
• Creates and/or approves daily routing plan
• Monitors daily driver’s logs and maintains accurate records of equipment and labor costs and report
• Ensures compliance with transport and vehicle regulations
• Approves driver payroll and vendor expenses
• Manpower planning and scheduling to ensure proper staffing levels.
• Ensure compliance to policies, practices and performance and taking corrective actions as required.
• Assists in overseeing customer service activity in the Region.
• Provides backup/support and vacation coverage for Operations Supervisors and Branch Manager as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree