General Manager - Immediate Hire (Canada)

General Manager - Immediate Hire (Canada)

13 Aug
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Harbinger Network
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Canada

13 Aug

Harbinger Network

Canada

Harbinger has partnered with a large Transportation/Waste company.

The General

Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the division, including operations, safety, financial performance, customer satisfaction, fleet management, regulatory compliance, and business development. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with extensive transportation and logistics experience, exceptional operational expertise, and a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will provide leadership to operations, dispatch, maintenance, safety, and administrative teams while driving profitability and ensuring exceptional service delivery.

Operations Management

Lead the day-to-day operations of the liquid tank transportation division. Develop and implement operational strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer service. Monitor fleet utilization, route optimization, and equipment availability. Ensure on-time deliveries while maintaining the highest service standards. Oversee dispatch, scheduling, maintenance, and driver management.

Financial Management

Manage the division's operating budget and financial performance. Develop cost-control initiatives while maintaining service quality. Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to managers and supervisors.

Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Recruit, develop, and retain top talent. Conduct performance reviews and establish measurable performance objectives.

Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, including: TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)



Hours of Service requirements Environmental regulations Monitor driver compliance, audits, training, and incident investigations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety performance.

Customer Relations

Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers. Ensure customer expectations are consistently exceeded. Participate in contract negotiations and customer review meetings.

Fleet Management

Oversee fleet maintenance strategies. Manage equipment replacement planning. Identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts. Support sales initiatives and strategic business development. Evaluate new markets and service offerings.

Develop long-term growth strategies for the division. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field (preferred, but not required). ~7+ years of progressive transportation and logistics leadership ~ Previous management experience within a liquid bulk or tank transportation environment is strongly preferred. ~ Strong understanding of fleet operations, dispatch, maintenance, and transportation regulations. ~ Proven experience creating/managing P&L; responsibilities and operational budgets. ~ Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), fleet software, and Microsoft Office. ~ Experience leading large operational teams across multiple sites.



Liquid bulk transportation Chemical transportation Food-grade tank transportation Petroleum or fuel hauling Dangerous goods transportation Bulk logistics operations Customer-focused mindset Change management Team development and coaching Negotiation and relationship management Continuous improvement (Lean or Six Sigma experience is an asset) Performance-based bonus Comprehensive health and dental benefits Retirement savings program Prospect to lead a growing transportation division This is an outstanding opportunity for a proven transportation leader to drive operational excellence, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead the continued growth of a high-performing Liquid Tank Transportation Division that has significant room to be grown to 100Million+ in annual revenue.

Contact Harbinger Network to apply: Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. To apply for the position of General Manager confidence, please submit your resume to: Shannon Davies - Director, Manufacturing Contact phone number: (phone hidden) To learn more about Harbinger Network visit or contact us at (phone hidden). #This posting represents an active and genuine vacancy with one of Harbinger Network’s clients and is not for speculative or pipeline recruitment.

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Network and/or our Clients may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of applications; however, these tools are not intended to replace the Hiring Manager’s judgement or decision-making in the hiring process. #

📌 General Manager - Immediate Hire (Canada)
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