Posted 25 days ago
Status: Full-time Permanent Position
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Logistics Office – 1221 Farewell Street, Oshawa, ON L1H 6N8
Reporting to: Trucking Manager, Central
About McAsphalt
McAsphalt is the industry leader in Canada specializing in asphalt products and services. Founded in 1970 by Leo McArthur and John Carrick, the company has since grown to over 500 employees spanning 26 terminals across Canada. McAsphalt offers a wide range of asphalt products, including emulsions, cutbacks, polymer-modified, performance-graded and roofing, and specialized transportation of those products by rail, land and water. Additionally, McAsphalt provides comprehensive services and technology solutions, encompassing paving, testing, research and development, engineering, and consulting.
Position Summary
McAsphalt’s successful business model for several decades has relied upon high performance truck transportation services for delivery of our Asphalt and Emulsion products to customers and raw materials to our production plants across Ontario, Canada. Trucking is in our DNA and core to our culture of service excellence.
The Operations Manager is responsible and accountable for the general management and optimal deployment of tractor and tank trailer assets within McAsphalt’s fleet in Central Canada. The incumbent will also be responsible for safely servicing the logistics needs of our production plants and customers across Ontario, Canada. The Operations Manager, Central will manage the Central Dispatch team and Central Drivers to ensure trucking transportation services are safe, reliable, efficient and profitable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of management experience is required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation and dispatch is required.
Detailed knowledge of all relevant Provincial and Transport Canada regulations governing the road transportation business, such as authorized hours of work, TDG regulations, MTO and US DOT requirements and standards of compliance.
Trans-border experience and knowledge of clearance protocols.
Strong command of the English language (reading, writing and speaking).
Polished and professional presentation skills with a confident and persuasive approach to working in teams.
Proven skills in problem solving and conflict resolution, and the instincts to motivate and mobilize a wide range of personality types.
Experience with fleet management and dispatch software.
Leveraging new technologies and experience with JDE would be an asset.
Ability to work independently and thrive in a competitive business environment.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel at the intermediate levelwith strong organizational skills.
A familiarity with risk management and a good sense of humour will be an asset.
The MCA Advantage
SAFETY is not a priority, it's a VALUE at McAsphalt. Priorities can change by the minute; our values are set in stone! All of our employees are living the Goal Zero when it comes to safety. Not only do we provide you with the right PPE, we train you on all aspects of your job so you go home safe EVERYDAY! We have a full suite of health and dental BENEFITS and we match 100% of your contribution to your PENSION! We are present coast-to-coast in Canada and are part of the Colas Company family worldwide. We have exponential growth OPPORTUNITIES – just tell us where you want to go. We SUPPORT our employees and their families, in good and bad times, with our Employee Family Assistance Program. Accessible 24/7! Free and confidential – counselling for mental health, financial support, legal consultation, and more. We love to have FUN at work and work together to get the job done.
Please visit our website to learn more!
www.mcasphalt.com
At McAsphalt we work together to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are asked to apply immediately by responding directly to this job posting by sending a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.
Recruiter
Vidhu Rajkumar
vidhu.rajkumar@mcasphalt.com
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
Application Deadline
May 3, 2024
McAsphalt Industries Limited in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
McAsphalt Industries Limited in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada