Transportation Supervisor

Staples Canada•Kitchener, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together. Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Requirements

1 to 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience is required.
Must be able to provide guidance, work direction and motivate others to obtain improved performance.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract that has no “major moving violations” in accordance with applicable provincial law.
Able to lift up to 70 pounds unassisted; experience using hand truck/dolly preferred.
Knowledge of metro area, delivery routes, products, and warehouse operations.
Proficient in verbal and written communication, problem solving and must have good interpersonal skills.
Possess personal computer knowledge of various software programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with driving lightweight trucks preferred.
Experience using hand truck/dolly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and schedules driver activities to ensure that all orders are delivered the next day; proof-of-deliveries and customer signatures are obtained; returns are picked up and proper documentation completed.
Taking on a leadership role by providing direction to drivers to meet goals, giving feedback to the team on various matters and being responsible for training, hiring, coaching, and terminating drivers.
Assess and resolve matters such as route issues, undelivered packages, and driver accidents.
Perform administrative tasks such as developing work schedules based on drivers and deliveries/pickups, creating reports, and providing input for the annual budget process.
Coordinate deliveries and implement fixes for undelivered packages.
Track vehicle tags and road permits for company vehicles.
Occasionally perform delivery and loading/unloading duties.
Understand all safety procedures; ensure safe work practices are followed and maintain a safe work environment.