Commercial Manager leading MRO contract stewardship, claims, proposals, and rate negotiations for Bird, a Canadian construction company. Protecting commercial interests across maintenance, turnaround, and sustaining capital agreements.
About the role
- Linehaul Manager overseeing operations and strategy for Van-Kam Freightways in Canada. Ensuring efficient freight movement and compliance in linehaul operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all linehaul operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of freight throughout the network.
- Develop and execute linehaul strategies aligned with company growth objectives and operational goals.
- Optimize routes, schedules, trailer utilization, load factors, and network capacity to maximize efficiency and profitability.
- Monitor and improve key operational metrics including on-time performance, transit times, claims ratios, cube utilization, fuel efficiency, and driver productivity.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the linehaul network.
- Analyze freight flows, lane profitability, and service requirements to support network planning and expansion.
- Collaborate with operations and sales leadership to align capacity with customer demand and growth opportunities.
- Evaluate opportunities for relay operations, backhaul optimization, and interline partnerships.
- Support peak season planning and contingency planning for service disruptions or volume fluctuations.
- Develop and manage the linehaul operating budget.
- Monitor and control transportation costs including labour, fuel, maintenance, purchased transportation, and equipment utilization.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings while maintaining service and safety standards.
- Review and approve carrier contracts, rates, and operational agreements as applicable.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to dispatch, planners, supervisors, and operational support teams.
- Build a culture focused on accountability, communication, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Support recruitment, succession planning, and employee development initiatives within the linehaul department.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable transportation regulations, including NSC, CVSE, hours-of-service requirements, and safety standards.
- Partner with Safety and Maintenance teams to support fleet compliance and accident prevention initiatives.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain operational reporting and KPI dashboards.
- Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Requirements
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive transportation operations experience within the LTL, freight, or logistics industry.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a leadership role overseeing linehaul or network operations.
- Strong understanding of LTL transportation networks, dispatch operations, routing, fleet management, and linehaul optimization.
- Proven ability to lead large operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
- Proficiency with transportation management systems (TMS), routing software, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of applicable transportation regulations and safety requirements across Canadian jurisdictions.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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