Transportation Shunt Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on Transportation Shunt Operations Manager to oversee a high volume yard operation ensuring the safe, efficient movement of trailers and equipment within a customer site. This leadership role serves as the primary liaison between the shunt operations team and customer management while maintaining operational excellence, safety, and service standards.

Immediate Hire
Full Time Permanent

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary ($78,000 - $88,000 per year).

- Comprehensive group health and benefits package.

- Supportive and collaborative team environment.

- Positive workplace culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement.

- Career growth and development opportunities.

- Stable full-time position with a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily yard and shunt operations to ensure efficient trailer movement and yard flow.

- Lead, coach, and monitor the performance of shunt drivers and yard personnel.

- Act as the primary point of contact between customer management and shunt operations.

- Coordinate with transportation and safety teams to meet operational requirements.

- Maintain accurate records of yard equipment, trailer locations, and operational activities.

- Conduct yard inspections and arrange maintenance or repairs for equipment as needed.

- Promote and enforce safety procedures while identifying and reporting potential hazards.

- Prepare operational reports and ensure compliance with company policies and customer expectations.

Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years of management experience within transportation, logistics, distribution, or yard operations.

- Previous experience working with shunt trucks, trailers, and yard equipment.

- Current or previous AZ driver's license and related driving experience.

- Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.

- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficiency with computers and transportation-related technologies.

- Experience working in a high volume transportation yard (150-200 loads per day)

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We are a locally-owned and operated staffing agency specializing in transportation, logistics, administrative/clerical, customer service, call centre, and bilingual staff for office and industrial environments. Our main focus is on direct hire and long-term temporary solutions. We have multiple branches across Canada, located in Ontario (Hamilton, Toronto, North York, Mississauga, London, Brampton, Burlington, Milton, Stratford and Woodstock) and British Columbia (New Westminster).

Company Description

We are a locally-owned and operated staffing agency specializing in transportation, logistics, administrative/clerical, customer service, call centre, and bilingual staff for office and industrial environments. Our main focus is on direct hire and long-term temporary solutions. We have multiple branches across Canada, located in Ontario (Hamilton, Toronto, North York, Mississauga, London, Brampton, Burlington, Milton, Stratford and Woodstock) and British Columbia (New Westminster).