Our client is seeking a Vice President, Operations to lead a large, asset intensive transportation network through its next phase of growth and operational excellence.
The Opportunity:Reporting to the President, the VP Operations will own end to end execution across a national LTL/TL and dedicated fleet footprint, including terminals, linehaul, pickup & delivery and related yard and dock operations. This leader will be accountable for network performance, safety, service reliability and cost, while partnering closely with commercial teams to drive profitable growth and differentiated customer experience.
Key Accountabilities:• Lead day to day operations across terminals, fleets and yards, ensuring service, productivity, safety and on time performance targets are consistently achieved• Translate overall company strategy into clear operating plans and KPIs, and ensure rigorous performance management, variance analysis and corrective action• Partner with Commercial leadership to solution and launch new business, ensuring operational readiness, sustainable margins and high service levels on strategic accounts• Build and deepen executive level relationships with key customers, acting as an operational sponsor to support retention, growth and win back initiatives• Champion continuous improvement, leveraging lean/6 sigma concepts, process re engineering and technology (TMS, telematics, analytics) to improve cost per shipment, asset utilization and quality• Provide strong, visible leadership to terminal and fleet managers, cultivating a high performance, “safety first” culture and a practical, solutions oriented mindset• Attract, develop and mentor operational leaders, with clear succession plans, development goals and regular performance reviews• Oversee operating and capital budgets for the network; manage P&L performance, unit costs, productivity and working capital in line with financial targets• Ensure effective management of driver and labour relationships (company drivers, owner operators, union and non union), balancing engagement, safety and productivity with company objectives• Represent Operations as a key member of the senior leadership team, constructively challenging the status quo and contributing to broader strategy, M&A integration and change initiatives
Ideal Candidate Profile:• 10+ years in senior operations leadership within asset based transportation (LTL/TL, parcel, dedicated fleet or related), with direct accountability for multi site P&L and leading large frontline teams• Proven track record running complex networks with high service expectations, tight cost control and strong safety performance• Commercially savvy operator who has partnered closely with Sales/Customer Solutions, understands pricing and margin levers, and has helped win, launch and stabilize major accounts• Experienced people leader who builds strong teams, develops talent, manages through managers and creates an accountable, collaborative culture• Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement, project management and data driven decision making; comfortable with KPIs, dashboards and operational analysis• Strong communicator and relationship builder with executives, customers, drivers, terminal teams and external stakeholders• Post secondary degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred; additional training in lean/6 sigma and/or project management is an asset
Personal Style and Leadership:• Analytical, practical and hands on, with the ability to move between the boardroom and the dock with equal credibility• Assertive and decisive, yet collaborative; comfortable constructively challenging peers and long standing practices to improve results• Naturally customer centric, instilling a strong service ethic across operations• High integrity leader who builds trust, communicates clearly and models safety and compliance at all times
This mandate is being managed exclusively and confidentially by Reimer Associates. Qualified candidates are invited to express interest in confidence; only those under consideration will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually; however, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
Our client is seeking a Vice President, Operations to lead a large, asset intensive transportation network through its next phase of growth and operational excellence.
The Opportunity:Reporting to the President, the VP Operations will own end to end execution across a national LTL/TL and dedicated fleet footprint, including terminals, linehaul, pickup & delivery and related yard and dock operations. This leader will be accountable for network performance, safety, service reliability and cost, while partnering closely with commercial teams to drive profitable growth and differentiated customer experience.
Key Accountabilities:• Lead day to day operations across terminals, fleets and yards, ensuring service, productivity, safety and on time performance targets are consistently achieved• Translate overall company strategy into clear operating plans and KPIs, and ensure rigorous performance management, variance analysis and corrective action• Partner with Commercial leadership to solution and launch new business, ensuring operational readiness, sustainable margins and high service levels on strategic accounts• Build and deepen executive level relationships with key customers, acting as an operational sponsor to support retention, growth and win back initiatives• Champion continuous improvement, leveraging lean/6 sigma concepts, process re engineering and technology (TMS, telematics, analytics) to improve cost per shipment, asset utilization and quality• Provide strong, visible leadership to terminal and fleet managers, cultivating a high performance, “safety first” culture and a practical, solutions oriented mindset• Attract, develop and mentor operational leaders, with clear succession plans, development goals and regular performance reviews• Oversee operating and capital budgets for the network; manage P&L performance, unit costs, productivity and working capital in line with financial targets• Ensure effective management of driver and labour relationships (company drivers, owner operators, union and non union), balancing engagement, safety and productivity with company objectives• Represent Operations as a key member of the senior leadership team, constructively challenging the status quo and contributing to broader strategy, M&A integration and change initiatives
Ideal Candidate Profile:• 10+ years in senior operations leadership within asset based transportation (LTL/TL, parcel, dedicated fleet or related), with direct accountability for multi site P&L and leading large frontline teams• Proven track record running complex networks with high service expectations, tight cost control and strong safety performance• Commercially savvy operator who has partnered closely with Sales/Customer Solutions, understands pricing and margin levers, and has helped win, launch and stabilize major accounts• Experienced people leader who builds strong teams, develops talent, manages through managers and creates an accountable, collaborative culture• Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement, project management and data driven decision making; comfortable with KPIs, dashboards and operational analysis• Strong communicator and relationship builder with executives, customers, drivers, terminal teams and external stakeholders• Post secondary degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related discipline preferred; additional training in lean/6 sigma and/or project management is an asset
Personal Style and Leadership:• Analytical, practical and hands on, with the ability to move between the boardroom and the dock with equal credibility• Assertive and decisive, yet collaborative; comfortable constructively challenging peers and long standing practices to improve results• Naturally customer centric, instilling a strong service ethic across operations• High integrity leader who builds trust, communicates clearly and models safety and compliance at all times
This mandate is being managed exclusively and confidentially by Reimer Associates. Qualified candidates are invited to express interest in confidence; only those under consideration will be contacted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually; however, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
Our client is a mid-sized trucking business located in the Oshawa area. They are an asset-based carrier running a couple of major lanes between the GTA + US East Coast. With continued business growth they are looking for a Head Dispatcher with a minimum 5 year experience.
Your role will include all facets of dispatching• Daily planning of drivers, trucks, trailers and scheduling of loads• Coordinating loading of trucks by warehouse staff• Booking delivery and pick up appointments• Dealing directly with customers regarding orders and changes• Monitoring and managing drivers hours of service• Monitoring and managing dispatch office and staff
You will have good experience in the dispatch space, working with both domestic and cross border shipments; handling both LTL and FTL freight.
This position comes with an attractive compensation package.
Reimer Associates Inc. thanks you for your application and interest in this opportunity. We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to share your background and experience. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be moving forward with candidates whose qualifications closely align with client requirements for the role. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
Our client is a mid-sized trucking business located in the Oshawa area. They are an asset-based carrier running a couple of major lanes between the GTA + US East Coast. With continued business growth they are looking for a Head Dispatcher with a minimum 5 year experience.
Your role will include all facets of dispatching• Daily planning of drivers, trucks, trailers and scheduling of loads• Coordinating loading of trucks by warehouse staff• Booking delivery and pick up appointments• Dealing directly with customers regarding orders and changes• Monitoring and managing drivers hours of service• Monitoring and managing dispatch office and staff
You will have good experience in the dispatch space, working with both domestic and cross border shipments; handling both LTL and FTL freight.
This position comes with an attractive compensation package.
Reimer Associates Inc. thanks you for your application and interest in this opportunity. We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to share your background and experience. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be moving forward with candidates whose qualifications closely align with client requirements for the role. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
Our client is a mid-sized specialty courier and LTL operation with a national presence. The Senior Manager, Operations is responsible for overseeing the storage, movement and delivery of freight across Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The role ensures operational excellence by delivering freight safely, on time and within budget while driving continuous improvement in service, cost and efficiency.
They work with a number of customers, all in the Business to Business space, working off Service Level agreements and regular reporting to the customer to ensure strong operational excellence.This role will have responsibilities in Operational Management, People Management and Customer Management.
Ideal candidates will bring 5-10 years experience, ideally with management experience and an accredited logistics designation (e.g. P.Log, CCLP) or a college diploma in logistics / transportation.You will also have demonstrated success working under pressure to meet or exceed delivery standards.
Reimer Associates Inc. thanks you for your application and interest in this opportunity. We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to share your background and experience. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be moving forward with candidates whose qualifications closely align with client requirements for the role. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
Our client is a mid-sized specialty courier and LTL operation with a national presence. The Senior Manager, Operations is responsible for overseeing the storage, movement and delivery of freight across Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. The role ensures operational excellence by delivering freight safely, on time and within budget while driving continuous improvement in service, cost and efficiency.
They work with a number of customers, all in the Business to Business space, working off Service Level agreements and regular reporting to the customer to ensure strong operational excellence.This role will have responsibilities in Operational Management, People Management and Customer Management.
Ideal candidates will bring 5-10 years experience, ideally with management experience and an accredited logistics designation (e.g. P.Log, CCLP) or a college diploma in logistics / transportation.You will also have demonstrated success working under pressure to meet or exceed delivery standards.
Reimer Associates Inc. thanks you for your application and interest in this opportunity. We sincerely appreciate the time you have taken to share your background and experience. We are in the process of reviewing applications and will be moving forward with candidates whose qualifications closely align with client requirements for the role. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
Notre client est un leader dans l’industrie du transport en vrac. Il exerce ses activités partout en Amérique du Nord et a un besoin immédiat d’un(e) superviseur(e) en santé, sécurité et conformité pour son emplacement de Boucherville, QC. Ce rôle consiste à s’assurer que l’entreprise, ses chauffeurs et sa flotte fonctionnent de manière sécuritaire et conforme aux normes réglementaires ainsi qu’aux standards de l’entreprise.
La personne idéale sera autonome, sociable et possédera une solide expérience en santé, sécurité et conformité dans l’industrie du camionnage. Une expérience de conduite de classe 1 est exigée, et une expérience avec des citernes est considérée comme un atout. Les candidat(e)s doivent être bilingues. Ce poste offre un ensemble de rémunération très compétitif. Une aide à la relocalisation pourrait être offerte à la bonne personne.
Reimer Associates Inc. vous remercie de votre intérêt pour cette opportunité. Si votre candidature est retenue pour la suite du processus, un membre de notre équipe communiquera directement avec vous. En raison du grand nombre de candidatures reçues, nous ne pouvons pas répondre individuellement à chaque personne. Toutefois, nous conserverons votre CV dans nos dossiers et pourrions communiquer avec vous si une opportunité correspondant à votre profil se présente ultérieurement.
Our client is a leader in the bulk trucking industry. They operate throughout North America and have an immediate need for a Safety and Compliance Supervisor for their Boucherville, QC location. The role is responsible to ensure the company, it's drivers and it's fleet are operating safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. The right person will be a self-motivated, outgoing personable individual with substantial Safety and Compliance experience in the trucking industry. Class 1 driving experience is required and tanker experience is considered an asset. Candidates must be bilingual. This position comes with a very competitive compensation package. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.
Reimer Associates Inc. thanks you for interest in the opportunity. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
Notre client est un leader dans l’industrie du transport en vrac. Il exerce ses activités partout en Amérique du Nord et a un besoin immédiat d’un(e) superviseur(e) en santé, sécurité et conformité pour son emplacement de Boucherville, QC. Ce rôle consiste à s’assurer que l’entreprise, ses chauffeurs et sa flotte fonctionnent de manière sécuritaire et conforme aux normes réglementaires ainsi qu’aux standards de l’entreprise.
La personne idéale sera autonome, sociable et possédera une solide expérience en santé, sécurité et conformité dans l’industrie du camionnage. Une expérience de conduite de classe 1 est exigée, et une expérience avec des citernes est considérée comme un atout. Les candidat(e)s doivent être bilingues. Ce poste offre un ensemble de rémunération très compétitif. Une aide à la relocalisation pourrait être offerte à la bonne personne.
Reimer Associates Inc. vous remercie de votre intérêt pour cette opportunité. Si votre candidature est retenue pour la suite du processus, un membre de notre équipe communiquera directement avec vous. En raison du grand nombre de candidatures reçues, nous ne pouvons pas répondre individuellement à chaque personne. Toutefois, nous conserverons votre CV dans nos dossiers et pourrions communiquer avec vous si une opportunité correspondant à votre profil se présente ultérieurement.
Our client is a leader in the bulk trucking industry. They operate throughout North America and have an immediate need for a Safety and Compliance Supervisor for their Boucherville, QC location. The role is responsible to ensure the company, it's drivers and it's fleet are operating safely and in compliance with company and regulatory standards. The right person will be a self-motivated, outgoing personable individual with substantial Safety and Compliance experience in the trucking industry. Class 1 driving experience is required and tanker experience is considered an asset. Candidates must be bilingual. This position comes with a very competitive compensation package. Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate.
Reimer Associates Inc. thanks you for interest in the opportunity. If you are selected for further consideration, a member of our Team will be in touch with you directly. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each candidate individually. However, we will retain your resume on file and may reach out to you should a suitable opportunity arise in the future.
