Manager, Transportation Operations
About the role
Company: CommerceLink Logistics ULC (a division of Canada Cartage)
Location: 1115 Cardiff Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Day Shift- 100% in Office Role | Monday to Friday (with some flexibility)
Travel: Approximately 5–10% as required
About Us
CommerceLink Logistics ULC is a division of Canada Cartage, dedicated to providing fleet outsourcing services for one of Canada’s largest retail chains. At CommerceLink, we take pride in our people-first culture. Our team of professional drivers, logistics experts, and support staff work collaboratively to deliver exceptional service while fostering a workplace that values safety, respect, and career growth. With locations nationwide, we offer diverse opportunities for individuals seeking a rewarding career in transportation and logistics.
Position Summary
The Manager, Transportation Operations, is responsible for overseeing day-to-day transportation and dispatch operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of all shipments. This role provides leadership, guidance, and operational oversight to dispatchers, drivers, and supporting staff, ensuring alignment with company objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
The Manager plays a key role in managing real-time operational challenges such as equipment breakdowns, accidents, and staffing call-ins, while maintaining service continuity and supporting overall regional transportation performance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to the dispatch team, including planning and assigning daily workloads
Coordinate inbound and outbound freight flow while maintaining visibility of daily priorities and weekly transportation targets
Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members to support continuous improvement
Plan and schedule staff across all shifts to ensure 24-hour operational coverage aligned with volume requirements
Support dispatchers and front-line supervisors in resolving day-to-day operational challenges
Monitor service levels, operational metrics, and KPIs to ensure customer expectations are met or exceeded
Review weekly operational reports and adjust resources as required
Ensure required training and certifications are maintained
Act as the primary operational contact for billing and payroll issues
Promote and enforce safety, compliance, and company standards
What You’ll Bring
3–5 years of experience in transportation operations, dispatch management, or related roles
Transportation or logistics industry experience
College diploma or equivalent experience
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with staff scheduling in variable-volume operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of transportation cargo claims, laws, and risk management
Understanding of the Highway Traffic Act, Hours of Service, TDG, and weight restrictions
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Equal Opportunity & Accommodation Statement
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources, and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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