Manager – Distribution
Job Overview
Job title: Manager – Distribution
Job description: Job Title Manager – Distribution
Who are we?
Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
When you’re a part of our team, you’ll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That’s why we’re dedicated to investing in our employees’ potential, so that they can reach their career goals.
Job Description
What you can expect in a typical day:
The Distribution Manager will directly supervise the Lead Drivers and the tractor trailer drivers. He or she is responsible for the daily operations of the Trucking fleet in the assigned area of business.
What you’ll need to succeed:
Leadership
Recruit professional drivers
Develop orientation and training
Provide continuous coaching and feedback
Administer performance management process
Follow progressive discipline procedures
Engage in employee retention and satisfaction initiatives
Champion Irving’s mission, priorities, and values
Adhere to established policies and procedures; recommend improvements and changes as needed
Develop and manage drivers’ schedules including vacations, meetings, extra shifts, etc.
Ensure all shifts are covered and drivers are executing planned loads.
Approve Time sheets
Provide on-call coverage
Safety
Manage injury and incident reporting; assist with investigation and resolution.
Promote personal and environmental safety and achieve established goals
Encourage employee participation in wellness programs
Business Performance
Establish budgets
Support key performance indicators
Achieve maximum fleet utilization
Maintain industry knowledge
Encourage best in class practices
Customer Service
Support external customers by addressing concerns, promptly resolving issues, and maintaining commitments
Support internal customers by fostering relationships, collaborating with dispatch and fleet management, and advising management as appropriate
Education and 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.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills
Ability to build relationships
Patient
Responsive
Committed to and focused on Safety, Health, and Environment
Presentation skills
High customer service skills
Action oriented
Business acumen
Analytical skills
Attention to accuracy and detail
Quick decision making ability
Multitasking capability
High sense of accountability and urgency
Computer skills
Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.
Job Requirements – Work Experience Operations
Job Requirements – Education Bachelors
Location Halifax, NS
Company: Irving Oil
Expected salary:
Location: Halifax, NS
Job date: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:43:12 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca