Tractor Trailer Distribution Manager - Jobs in Saint John

Job Description

As a Tractor Trailer Distribution Manager, you will directly supervise a highly skilled team of Professional Tractor Trailer Drivers. You will be responsible for the daily operations of the Trucking fleet in the assigned area of business. Your goal will be to maintain a safe and efficient department, which completes deliveries of our products to serve our customers. Your success will be dependent on your ability to attract and retain talent, maintain a delivery schedule, and maintain relationships with drivers who report to you as well as other stakeholders.What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work in our fleet distribution center in beautiful Saint John, NB, which boasts spacious offices, quick and easy access to fleet services and a close proximity to our corporate Home Office
• Hybrid Work Model - Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan.
• Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.
• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employeeamp; Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Recruit professional drivers and develop orientation and training plans.
• Provide continuous coaching and feedback, administer performance management process and follow progressive discipline procedures.
• Engage in employee retention and satisfaction initiatives, including wellness programs.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures; recommend and implement improvements and changes as needed.
• Develop and manage drivers #39; schedules including vacations, meetings, extra shifts, etc. to ensure all shifts are covered and drivers are executing planned loads.
• Manage injury and incident reporting; assist with investigation and resolution.
• Promote personal and environmental safety and achieve established goals and collaborate with Environment, Healthamp; Safety.
• Establish budgets, support key performance indicators, and achieve maximum fleet utilization.
• Support external customers by addressing concerns, promptly resolving issues, and maintaining commitments and internal customers by fostering relationships, collaborating with dispatch and fleet management, and advising management as appropriate.

Your Skills:

• Committed to and focused on Safety, Health, and Environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong leadership and interpersonal skills focused on being patient and responsive..
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships
• High sense of accountability and urgency with a customer service mindset
• Computer and presentation acumen
• Analytical skills and attention to accuracy and detail

Your Experience:

• Post secondary education and/or equivalent distribution experience, with a customer service background.
• 2-3 years experience in distribution and/or customer service.
• Minimum 2-3 years leadership/management experience.
• Previous experience in an operational environment, manufacturing or transportation industry would be considered an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that #39;s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone #39;s responsibility.In a world increasingly engaged in taking action on global issues of climate change, social justice and good corporate governance, our organization has an important role to play. We are committed to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that people need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future - for our people, our customers and our communities, today and tomorrow.Please take a look at our Sustainability Report to learn more about our commitment to our communities, and our planet.Job Requirements - Work ExperienceJob Requirements - Education