Fleet, Shipping and Distribution Manager

Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company, provincial, and federal safety regulations.

Maintain and enforce health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

Conduct routine workplace inspections and support all aspects of the corporate Health & Safety program.

Monitor safety performance indicators, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Promote ongoing safety awareness and accountability throughout the team.

Lead, coach, and develop Shipping, Distribution, and Fleet employees to achieve operational excellence.

Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments and locations.

Conduct regular team meetings to communicate business objectives, operational performance, safety initiatives, and procedural updates.

Support workforce planning, employee development, and succession planning initiatives.

Participate in recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations activities.

Ensure compliance with hours-of-service regulations and monitor driver activity through GPS and fleet management systems.

Promote a positive, respectful, and performance-oriented work environment.

Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, fleet, or distribution management , preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced operational setting.

Strong knowledge of transportation regulations, warehousing practices, and supply chain logistics.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.

Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees.

Experience with ERP systems and logistics management software is considered a strong asset.

Willingness and ability to travel between company locations as required.

Positive, hands-on leadership style with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

Regular interaction with warehouse, yard, transportation, and operational teams.

Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds when required.

Ability to safely operate various types of material handling equipment, including forklifts.

Flexibility to work additional hours as operational needs require.

Join Agway and help drive operational excellence across a growing organization committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.

Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).