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.

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.

Investigate instances of driver non-compliance with company policies or expectations. Manage HOS compliance – work with Master Scheduler to determine route feasibility, analyze HOS violations reports, issue coaching and discipline to drivers as required

Conduct internal audits to verify compliance. 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

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

Participate in training, inspection, investigation, and continuous improvement programs

Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Positive Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations

Other projects or duties as assigned

University degree / College diploma in logistics or equivalent experience

Minimum three to five years progressive transportation experience, with a focus on strong leadership and relationship building skills

Experience in a high-velocity distribution environment would be a strong asset

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Periodically, as required, for travel related to training

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.

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.

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.

📌 Senior Transportation Supervisor (Mon-Fri, 3pm-11am or 2pm-10pm TBC) (Brampton)
🏢 Martin-Brower of Canada
📍 Brampton