Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).
Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Fleet Supervisor directs and coordinates activities of transportation operations to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
responsibilities
Ensures health of the fleet Canada wide
Transportation emergency storm response when required
Manage all insurance claims as it relates to trucks.
Reviews third party performance, carrier sourcing, and performance optimization.
Participates in business development strategies, capital projects and special projects for fleet integration
Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, governmental regulations and contract compliance;
Contributes to company transportation decisions; exploits cost-saving opportunities for logistics;
Negotiates and publishes transportation rates of third-party carriers;
Develops, implements, and monitors third party carrier rates;
Knowledge of all company safety, Department of Transportation (DOT), CNESST, and Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) programs;
Develops a close working relationship with all drivers and team members, has a thorough knowledge of their operations including strengths and weaknesses;
Initiates contact with the regional supervisors and drivers on a regular basis to optimize customer service levels and safety;
Manage PM schedules, crane inspections, annual inspections in a timely fashion.
Coordinate the use of rental and lease agreement, returns and repairs.
Responsible for fleet performance, driver inspection training, vacation requests,
Participates and contributes to company safety program; evaluate CVOR
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Logistics or a combination of education and experience
Valid Passport
7-10 years of logistics experience
Proficiency in English
Ability to work tactfully with transportation and logistics schedules, accounting for maintenance forecasts, capital projects, and weekly PO processing.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals;
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and then the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Advanced Computer Skills
Maintain a Maintenance budget and report
As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:
Extended health and dental coverage
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
Competitive compensation
Annual Profit Share Program
Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
Company Share Purchase Program with 25% Company contribution match
Career advancement opportunities
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
