Manager, Transport

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

What you'll do:

• Maximize the number of days per month the tractors on assigned fleet are productive
• Personal involvement in driver time off and work schedule discussions to ensure the drivers capacity is maximized and they fleet mileage targets are achieved. Regular monitoring of drivers’ days worked and days off.
• Maintain a clear understanding of all driver/tractor availability to ensure capacity is fully captured.
• Participation in shop scheduling, anticipating maintenance downtime, and ensure shop appointments are made strategically to avoid negative/unnecessary impacts to truck/driver utilization
• Involvement in driver selection process when awarding posted schedules
• Ongoing management of drivers’ performance, including tracking of mileage targets and days out targets, with a focus on company policy and procedures as per the company regulations. This will include follow up on and documentation of customer service issues (driver related lates) operational concerns, offroute mileage questions/investigation, employee reviews, and driver file management.
• Work on behalf of the driver to resolve any day to day or long term issues/concerns in order to positively impact driver retention numbers
• Driver Payroll/Accessorial pay audits and approval along with driver Expense Approvals
• Preplan US drivers on Southbound loads in advance, and communicate to appropriate parties on needs for matching northbound loads
• Communication with relevant internal stakeholders when domestic freight is needed to fill long haul driver gaps, ensuring utilization of truck and driver is meeting company and driver expectations

What you bring:

• College Education, preferably in Supply Chain Management an asset

• 5-7 years of related work experience

• 1-3 years of Supervisory/Management experience

• Excellent communication skills are required

• Must have strong leadership skills

• Must have the ability to multitask, make decisions and problem solve

• Strong organization skills required

• Manage driver performance, ensuring drivers are adhering to expectations and requirements

• Ensure drivers complete ongoing training as required, coordinating with Safety and Compliance Manager

• Complete complaint investigations with the support of Human Resources

• Issue progressive discipline as required, in adherence with the Collective Agreement

• Participate in Joint Labour meetings as needed

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.