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Schedule: 10:30pm - 6:30am Overnight Shift

As a Dock Supervisor you will be responsible for the supervision of overall dock operations, including day-to-day processes and procedures, to ensure safety and optimal dock performance. 

How You’ll Help:

• Provide daily guidance and motivation to Dock Workers (employees and agency workers) to ensure achievement of operational objectives for the terminal. 
• Escalates issues of individual poor performance, inappropriate behavior, absenteeism, etc. to the Operations Manager.  
• Communicates monthly performance stats to the team to help measure, develop and improve operational performance. 
• Maintain policies and procedures and ensure compliance with federal and provincial transportation, safety, and employment legislation. 
• Ensure all incidents (personal injuries, transportation collisions, spills, near misses, etc.) are promptly reported, documented, an investigation is initiated and corrective/preventative measures are implemented. 
• Hold effective, weekly toolbox meetings and ensure safety issues are addressed. 
• Works with the team and others, internal and external to the terminal, to resolve roadblocks to achievement of daily operational objectives. 
• Ensure the AM schedule for the terminal is followed.  
• Works with the Operations Manager to track monthly performance stats for the dock  
• Supervise a group of Dock Workers, both employee and contractor/agency, directly and indirectly through Lead Hands. 
• Other duties related to dock operations as may be required. 

Your Skills and Experience: 

• Post-secondary education, preferably in operations, logistics, or business 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 
• Minimum of five years' experience in the transportation industry or warehousing industry, preferably dock operations 
• Previous leadership experience and/or experience in the transportation industry are strong assets 
• Strong leadership skills specifically the ability to motivate and drive engagement to achieve objectives, facilitate conflict resolution, and to provide training 
• Advanced communication skills, particularly verbal 
• Computer skills, including the use of MS Word, Excel & Outlook, and web-based programs as well as RF scanners.  Experience using AS400, a strong asset 
• Strong interpersonal skills including customer focus 
• Results driven 
• Appropriate sense of urgency 
• Strong sense of safety; training and experience in similar safety sense environments a strong asset 
• Knowledge of industry-related equipment, including forklifts, lift jacks, trailers, etc. a strong asset 
• English, other languages an asset. 

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview. 

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 years to less than 3 years

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorization (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• The candidates should be able to authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions

• The candidates should be able to co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• The candidates should be able to establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs, represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• The candidates should be able to select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
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