Assistant Manager - Global Logistics (Thunder Bay)

Assistant Manager - Global Logistics (Thunder Bay)

16 Aug
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Polaris Transport
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Thunder Bay

16 Aug

Polaris Transport

Thunder Bay

With continuous growth and customer satisfaction since 1994, Polaris Transportation Group is one of Canada's largest privately held cross border LTL carriers offering daily departures between Canada and the USA. Polaris is comprised of four operating divisions that provide a multitude of transportation services including cross border and domestic LTL & TL, global logistics, warehousing and distribution and technological development.

Polaris is an award-winning company recognized for our service excellence, technological innovations and exceptional company culture. As a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, we are known as one of the best places to work in our industry. Our other noteworthy honours include the Award of Excellence for Employee Engagement and for Women in the Workplace, Shipper's Choice with Carrier of Choice designation since 2012, Top 100 3PL Provider, Top Logistics IT Provider, Top 100 Trucker, CCJ Innovator of the Year, Top 100 For-Hire Carrier, Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation and Community Impact Award.

At Polaris, we are committed to driving positive change across every aspect of our business. Over the past several years, we’ve made significant progress through impactful initiatives, from reducing emissions and adopting greener facility and office practices to launching our Community Care Unit, which helps to feed people facing hunger in our communities. We recognize that sustainability is not a standalone effort – it’s a vital part of our business strategy, daily operations, workplace culture and our broader social and environmental impact.

Polaris' exemplary service approach and company culture is defined by 5 core values:

- Our priority is safety
- We have each other's backs
- It’s always about our customer
- We raise the bar
- We care about the future

Job Purpose:



Customer facing position providing management assistance while driving operational efficiency, sales growth and exceptional customer service by living the Polaris’ Cultural Pillars. Lead, mentor, coach and engage team members in both sales and personal growth while supporting the General Manager with Senior level initiatives. This role will also be an active participant of our Senior Leadership Team.

Key Job Functions:

- Mentor and coach team members and serve as first point of escalation to team leads.
- Accountable for monthly sales growth metrics
- Develop and monitor regular client reports
- Pricing and special projects for PGL and/or main Polaris entity.
- Acquisition onboarding, training & development
- Support finance/administration/dock operations when required by enforcing established SOP's
- Risk Management - cargo insurance (HV), certifications (DG, etc...)
- Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

· Excellent understanding and background in Transportation processes, procedures, regulations and

regulatory requirements of the Ontario Highway Act, U.S Federal Motor Carrier’s Regulations.

· 10+ years experience in the trucking industry with leadership positions;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).

· Problem solving skills

· Reliable and trustworthy

· Knowledge of Trans Plus/Logistics Manager, Loadlink & MS Office (Teams essential). ***TWM

(Truckmate) operating system a benefit but not required***

No solicitations from employment agencies or third-party recruiters will be accepted.

Polaris Transportation is an equal employment prospect employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

📌 Assistant Manager - Global Logistics (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Polaris Transport
📍 Thunder Bay

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