Coordinator, Transportation

Job Description

**Requisition ID:**
194175
**Career Group:**
Distribution Centre Careers
**Job Category:**
Outbound Transportation Ontario
**Travel Requirements:**
0 - 10%
**Job Type:**
Full-Time
**Country:**
Canada (CA)
**Province:**
Ontario
**City:**
Whitby
**Location:**
3016 Whitby RSC
**Postal Code:**
L1N 9S1
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadau2019s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better u2013 great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
**Ready to Make an impact?**
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for managing mechanics and third party services responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs of all trucks, trailers and equipment in the Sobeys fleet.
**We invite you to learn more about the role by watching this video**
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**Hereu2019s where youu2019ll be focusing:**
The Transportation Coordinator is responsible for managing mechanics and third party services responsible for preventive maintenance and repairs of all trucks, trailers and equipment in the Sobeys fleet.
**What you have to offer:**
**Key Business Functions, Responsibilities & Accountabilities**
Manage Third Party (Brokers) to ensure company standard requirements and policies are being adhered to
Coordinate third party maintenance for the Sobeys Fleet
Coordinate third party truck washing services
Responsible for analyzing transportation rates/contracts for third party maintenance
Follow preventative maintenance schedule on equipment
Troubleshoot with drivers on equipment problems
Assist in ordering parts as needed
Check and inspect equipment for repairs
Conduct annual commercial vehicle inspections on all equipment
Other duties as assigned
Maintain a clean and safe work environment as per company requirements
**Job Requirements**
Strong organizational skills
Excellent time management skills
Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good working knowledge of trailer repair methods
Must exhibit methodical work habits
Must be contentious and able to attain all pre-set work deadlines
**Educational and Working Experience:**
Certified journeyman mechanic
Two or more years related experience
Previous truck and trailer repair experience
**Working Conditions**
RSC environment
May be required to lift up to 88 lbs
Physical work including frequent bending, lifting, and reaching
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Possible exposure to extreme temperatures
Various shifts including evenings and weekends
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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better u2013 physically, financially and emotionally.
Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this position role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:
Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
Paid Vacation
* Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.