Operations Manager, Logistics

Armour Transportation Systems is currently hiring a Logistics Operations Manager in Moncton, New Brunswick, to safely and effectively manage the logistics warehouse operation, ensuring optimal conditions are maintained to meet key performance indicators (People, Quality, Service, Cost) through effective planning and execution, both long-term and day-to-day. 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with all departments, terminals, and customers to remove barriers in the movement of equipment and freight, including equipment planning and ensuring all dock equipment is in working order and arranging for the repair of anything that is not. 
• Conduct formal warehouse tours to ensure teams are compliant with operational safety guidelines and monitor productivity stats about volume, planning and adjusting as needed. 
• Work with the General Manager to forecast staffing needs based on increased volumes and customer forecasts. 
• Attend any pre-planned meetings and events (i.e., transition meetings, daily review, safety meetings, employee events, return to work case conferences, etc.).
• Prepare reports as necessary for performance, customers, and employees.
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Essential Competencies: 

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. 
• Self-motivated with analytical decision-making skills. 
• Ability to lead a group or groups of people and communicate effectively with these groups. 
• Ability to analyze situations, identify problems or conflicts, and negotiate win-win scenarios. 

Working Conditions: 

• Fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work variable shifts when required (days, nights, weekends, holidays) and longer shifts to cover gaps. 
• A high volume of customer and driver communication, including via email and phone. 

Technical Skills: 

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office (ability to prepare reports in Word and manipulate complex spreadsheets in Excel) required. 
• Experience and understanding of the TruckMate and Logimax systems are considered an asset. 
• Knowledge of Windows and basic IT troubleshooting skills are considered an asset. 

Work With Us

About Armour Transportations Systems

Armour Transportation Systems is an award-winning, world-class transportation and logistics company. We are a Platinum member of Canada's Best Managed Companies and a Top Fleet Employer.

Founded in the early 1930s, Armour Transportation Systems has grown to be one of the largest trucking carriers in Canada, with 26 terminals, 4,000 pieces of equipment, nine maintenance facilities, over 750,000 square feet of warehouse space, and more than 2,000 team members.

Our vision is to be the dominant gateway between Atlantic Canada and the world, realizing profitable growth through leading transportation and logistics solutions, global partnerships, exceptional employees, and strategic acquisitions.

Employment Equity

Armour Transportation Systems is committed to the principles of employment equity. The purpose of employment equity is to ensure that no person is denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability.

Armour Transportation Systems welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, African Canadians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities, and women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your expression of interest for this position.