Dock Manager, LTL Cross-Dock RRSP M-F

Job Number:

OTT

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Department:

Dock

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Job Type:

Full Time

Professional Areas:

Management

Salary Range:

80K

CWT Group is currently looking to hire a
* Dock Manager *, based at our Ottawa location.

Shift: Monday - Friday, Day Shift , 4:00am-1:00pm Mon
-Fri

Job Type: Full-time

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the transportation industry in an Operations role and/or a college diploma in transportation or business;
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of LTL industry, DOT rules and regulations;
• Leadership and/or management skills, able to multitask and a team player
• Excellent communication skills; organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently;
• Lead by example philosophy;
• Knowledge of OS&D and the claims process;
• Computer literate, and skill to use the AS400 software/application;
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and ensure KPI's are met;
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and to meet deadlines.

• Managers are responsible for the loading and unloading of freight for assigned Dock Areas
• Responsible for planning, organizing and controlling various activities relating to loading and unloading of freight;
• Plan daily manpower needs to ensure customers freight is delivered on time and damage free;
• Communicate with dispatch and with dock workers to coordinate the movement of trailers and freight;
• Conducts pre-shift meetings/briefings to communicate values, strategies and company objectives;
• Prioritizing transfer freight and next day delivery;
  Manage all the areas of the dock so as to ensure the timely and efficient movement of freight on a daily basis and be accessible to all areas of the dock;
• Supervise, coach, train and develop Dock Supervisors and dockworkers;
• Prepare and issue shift report to all relevant personnel;
• Deal with employee related issues such as reviews and discipline;
• Enforce Health and Safety rules, policies and procedures and continuously instill a safe working environment;