Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Senior Transportation Supervisor role will be responsible for directing and overseeing the daily operations of the Transportation department. The incumbent will act as the ‘right hand' person of the Transportation Manager and will have supervisory authority over the rest of the transportation supervisor team. Within the scope of his/her responsibility, the Assistant Transportation Manager ensures safety is a number one priority through effective daily communications and action plan execution with employees while advocating injury/collision risk management and incident avoidance. The Assistant Transportation Manager will be the champion of maintenance, safety, and compliance within the department, and will work closely with the Transportation Manager and supervisors to develop and implement processes, procedures, and initiatives in support of department and site objectives.
This position is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the transportation department. This includes enforcing compliance with expected policies and procedures, execution of the daily and weekly distribution schedules, providing direction and assistance to supervisors as required, and assisting the transportation manager with strategic functions as required.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Operations:
Conduct collision and injury incident investigations, determine preventability, and recommend actions to prevent future occurrences
Investigate instances of driver non-compliance with company policies or expectations. Conduct fact findings with drivers and union representatives;
determine culpability, issue discipline as necessary
Participate in JHSC and work with members to recommend solutions for outstanding safety issues.
Manage HOS compliance – work with Master Scheduler to determine route feasibility, analyze HOS violations reports, issue coaching and discipline to drivers as required
Understand and enforce DQMP process. Conduct internal audits to verify compliance. Point of contact for external audits
Manage department entries into KMI
Enhance and review Driver Training programs, work with supervisors to coordinate driver training sessions, track completion and compliance
Work with transportation manager to develop and implement department policies, standardize and document operating procedures




Cross-train with Transportation Supervisors to foster teamwork, understanding of the business challenges and requirements, and provide occasional vacation coverage if required
Support the transportation manager with driver and supervisor hiring process and content development for driver meetings
Participate in budgeting, operational planning, and procurement decisions within the department
Assist the supervisors with coordination of driver bid process
Financial Responsibilities:
Establishes department/DC financial objectives that support their country's financial objectives
Knows how their department contributes to their country's overall financial success
Uses financial information and knowledge to analyze options and guide quality decision making
Works closely with the Transportation Manager to develop operational assumptions to be used in the annual department budgeting process
Through daily operational oversight, identify opportunities for financial efficiencies and work with department colleagues to develop and implement innovations and ideas to that end
Leadership, Morale, Relationships and Communications:
Act as a Leader in order to achieve Martin Brower of Canada's Goals and Objectives
Demonstrate teamwork and maintain a positive attitude
Develop and maintain effective working relationships across the company
Ensure a high level of interactivity to maximize co-operation between all departments
Communicate goals, objectives, strategies, results, and plans
Participate in training, inspection, investigation, and continuous improvement programs
Foster an environment of positive employee relations and employee involvement
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the union and its representatives
Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
Other projects or duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:




University degree / College diploma in logistics or equivalent experience
Minimum three to five years progressive transportation experience, with a focus on robust leadership and relationship building skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
ability to work on cross-functional teams
Experience in a high-velocity distribution environment would be a robust asset
Strong work ethic
Excellent time management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines
Strong, interactive team player
Integrative thinker and excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written)
High initiative and self-motivation
Ability to produce accurate and timely reports
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
Periodically, as required, for travel related to training
This position must pass a post-offer background check
Benefits
At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
Physical Demands
The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.
Background Check
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Pay Transparency
Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.
Transparency in the use of AI
Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, such as virtual assistant, to support candidates in exploring job opportunities, initiating applications, and obtaining answers to common questions. Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used to make final hiring decisions.All employment decisions are made by human reviewers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.

📌 Senior Transportation Supervisor (Brampton)
🏢 Reyes Holdings
📍 Brampton