Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community. 

We are looking for a Transportation Operations Team Lead to join our Connors Transfer team in Stellarton, NS.  The Operations Team Lead will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day tasks of the Operational staff in this office. This position reports to the Director of Operations, they work with operations to review and improve key metrics. They also analyze the company’s processes and make suggestions on how to improve them.  

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to document and standardize processes, ensuring consistency and scalability.
• Work with other Divisions to improve utilization and minimize costs
• Ensure service levels are met on Local Operation
• Ensure driver mileage targets are met and modify runs to ensure mileage targets are met.
• MPG management for Local Fleet
• Manage inactive trailer report for Local fleet.
• Manage Local staff.
• Manage startup and ongoing operations of local drayage program.
• Lead the weekly customer meetings with Sobeys and follow-up as required.
• Conduct process analysis and develop recommendations to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. 
• Collaboratively identify improvement opportunities through quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Use appropriate measurement, analysis, and evaluation methods to accurately monitor, evaluate, and document continuous improvement progress and results.
• Produce data visualizations that are easily consumable and create buy-in and actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities for automation and collaborate to implement suitable automation tools and technologies.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify process bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, including project planning, execution, and tracking of results.
• Participates in the successful implementation of other functional projects as they arise.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent degree or experience 
• 2-5 years of experience working in organizational change, process improvement, or a transformation role is preferred.
• Can work independently, troubleshoot complex systems, and possess strong customer service and excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Superior customer relationship skills
• Effective communication and negotiating skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong analytical skills and capable of mastering proficiency in the use of Excel, MS Office, WMS, ERP, TMS and BI database tools. 

Cooke offers full-time year round employment, competitive rates and a competitive benefits package which includes health and dental as well as a company matched pension.

The Opportunity

The role description is just one part of the story. This is an opportunity to grow, to stretch, to work within the parameters of the role but stretch to your fullest potential. We are a team that counts performance, we reward contribution, and we recognize talent. It is about being at the center of the fastest growing company in Atlantic Canada and knowing you are part of that growth. The ability to bring your passion for learning, desire for growth, and energy for moving your career forward is what we offer.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future. 

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.