1 Kenview Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 5E6, Canada

Job Description
Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

With one truck, a strong work ethic and an ardent sense of team spirit, Mike and Antonio Giampaolo established Triple M Metal in 1975. Now, more than 50 years later, we have grown from modest beginnings to become one of North America's largest, privately held, fully integrated recyclers of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metals. Our growing enterprise operates 45 facilities across North America, including Canada, the United States and Mexico, with additional interests in Europe. Our established and far-reaching geographic network means we are optimally positioned to maintain and service our current customer base while making strides in new and emerging markets. We strive to build confidence and value from local or community-based peddlers to the most prominent international companies by providing customized solutions that deliver on all metal recycling and process needs.

The Rail Logistics Supervisor leads Triple M Metal's day-to-day rail transportation operations, ensuring consistent railcar supply, proactive demurrage prevention, strong carrier performance, and accurate synchronization of rail logistics data with Triple M’s ERP system (Mayer). This role owns execution of the rail-routing strategy, day-to-day carrier relationships, and development of the Logistics Coordinator(s), driving continuous improvement in cost, service reliability, and operational risk management.

Responsibilities:

Rail Carrier and Fleet Coordination

Manage day-to-day relationships with Class I and shortline rail carriers, including performance follow-up and issue resolution.

Proactively monitor car cycles and railcar availability against production, shipping, and sales requirements; intervene early to prevent congestion, car shortages, and demurrage exposure.

Demurrage Prevention and Operational Risk Management

Own demurrage cost control through Rail TMS tracking, proactive intervention, and direct carrier escalation when service failures threaten cost exposure.

Lead corrective action plans with railroads for operational disruptions, missed switches, or recurring issues.

Maintain demurrage logs and prepare exception summaries to support ongoing cost control.





Operational Oversight and Direction

Provide tactical guidance to Integrated Logistics Coordinators on routing optimization, problem-solving, and operational escalations.

Supervise, schedule, and provide ongoing performance feedback to ensure Coordinators consistently apply routing frameworks and risk assessment practices in daily decision-making.

Rail System Optimization and ERP Data Synchronization

Maximize use of the Rail Transportation Management System (Rail TMS) to manage operations, carrier tracking, and reporting.

Ensure all critical shipment, cost, and fleet data is accurately and timely synchronized with Triple M’s ERP system (Mayer) to support reliable financial reporting, freight auditing, and cost allocation.

Partner with IT and Finance to address system integration gaps, data quality improvements, and reporting enhancements.

Routing Strategy and Knowledge Transfer

Maintain and apply the Rail Routing Decision Framework, balancing cost, service reliability, transit time, and operational risk.

Lead training for Logistics Coordinators and Yard Administrators on best practices in rail logistics operations, ensuring cross-functional proficiency in rail logistics operation decision-making.

Maintain the "Rail Routing Playbook" and update quarterly based on market changes and carrier performance.

KPI Ownership and Reporting

Own the following KPIs (examples) and drive continuous improvement:

Average Loaded Car Cycle Time

Rail Freight Spend per Ton

Carrier On-Time Delivery Rate

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Support the Commercial Sales and Trading teams by recommending optimal rail routing, carrier selection, and equipment strategies to maximize margin retention and service reliability.

Contribute to freight budgeting, forecasting, and freight cost strategy development.

Qualifications:





Minimum 3-5 years of experience in rail transportation, fleet optimization, or logistics operations, including direct class-1 rail carrier interaction.

Robust understanding of Class I and shortline railroad operations, equipment management, waybilling, and tariff structures.

Demonstrated experience leading corrective action initiatives with carriers and preventing operational disruptions.

Experience supervising, coaching, and developing a team of coordinators in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Proficient in transportation management systems (Rail TMS) and ERP data management (preferably Mayer or similar platforms).

Strong cross-functional collaboration, coaching, and systems-thinking capabilities.

Data-driven decision maker with a focus on financial accountability and cost control.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or business administration preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Proactive Planning and Operational Resilience

Vendor Management and Escalation Leadership

ERP Data Integrity and Financial Alignment

Team Coaching and Knowledge Transfer

Continuous Process Improvement through Digital Enablement

What We Offer:

Company Events

Extended Health Care

Life Insurance

On-Site Parking

Paid Time Off

RRSP Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Care

Wellness Program

Compensation:
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Equal Opportunity Employer
Triple M Metal LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Aboriginal People, and people with disabilities. To request any accommodation you may require participating in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), contact us at (phone hidden) to discuss your needs. Please note that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used in the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants as part of our recruitment process. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

1 Kenview Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 5E6, Canada

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📌 Logistic Supervisor - Rail (Ontario)
🏢 Triple M Metal
📍 Ontario