Transportation Manager
About The Position
The Transportation Manager will be responsible for overseeing transport movements (internal and external) in Canada. In addition to running day-to-day operations, the role will implement and maintain a customer-centric approach, identify cost-saving initiatives to improve financial performance, while ensuring continuous improvement and development of the team. Agropur is an employer with a diverse community and is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position (transportation, operations management, supply chain, etc.) required.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in transportation or a related field required.
- Experience using a work management system (TMS), ideally SAP TM.
- Bilingualism (French and English) is required to collaborate with colleagues and partners across Canada.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in executive personnel management an asset.
Responsibilities
- Lead transportation operations across internal transfers, customer deliveries, and network movements, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
- Optimize transportation processes and schedules to enhance service, on-time delivery, and operational performance.
- Coach and develop a team of Transportation Supervisors, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and identify opportunities to improve costs, productivity, and service levels.
- Build strong relationships with carriers and key internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
- Support financial analyses, transportation sourcing initiatives (RFP/RFI), and cost optimization efforts.
- Drive effective utilization of transportation systems TMS, including SAP TM integration, while promoting best practices.
- Lead transportation transformation initiatives focused on process optimization, standardization, automation, and operational excellence to drive sustainable performance improvements.
- Be actively involved in the successful implementation of warehouse automation projects, ensuring seamless integration between transportation, manufacturing, technology, and customer requirements.
- Champion innovation and change management, fostering adoption of new processes and technologies that enhance efficiency, visibility, scalability, and overall supply chain performance.
- Contribute to strategic business initiatives that support growth, improve operational effectiveness, and elevate customer experience.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with Agropur standards.
Benefits
- Vacation entitlement based on recognition of years of service
- Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities to invest in your development (career growth, etc.)
- Pension plan with employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
