Job Description

Is this job for you?:

Do you believe in putting the customer first?
Are you a team player and do you have an incredible sense of leadership?
Are you motivated by achievement goals?

WELCOME HOME!

As a Fleet Senior, you will assist the management team in their daily tasks. You will support your colleagues in the delivery department as well as the drivers and driver's assistants at our Montreal distribution center. You will report directly to the fleet supervisors.

This position requires excellent leadership skills and time management. You must ensure that you maintain a positive and productive work environment with high service standards. You must be able to work under pressure and have the ability to adapt to different situations.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing demands. You will need to be able to react and make decisions based on the interests of the customer and the company. Responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire and train staff for the fleet department on an ongoing basis to develop the best possible team, focusing on a high level of service, performance and safety
• Conduct annual performance evaluations of all fleet and delivery team members; Manage scheduling, attendance, vacation and leave planning; Manage damage claims related to customer homes and products; Payroll and accounts payable verification and approval;
• Ensure maximum utilization of all regional road assets (vehicles and equipment) and fleet personnel.
• Ensure the highest standards of home delivery service are achieved on a consistent basis
• Ensure consistency of compliance with a high standard in vehicle driving behaviors as well as all occupational health and safety standards
• Assist with fleet and delivery service planning, including daily operations, to maximize resources and utilization of vehicle equipment
• Perform daily planning, routing and load planning functions to maximize delivery capacity and productivity of available resources Advise management of areas where efficiencies can be improved and take initiative by taking appropriate action
• Actively participate in property and product damage control processes and initiatives
• Administer investigations of workplace injuries, vehicle accidents, property/product damage, and loading and delivery reports
• Conduct loading and driver registration processes on a consistent basis
• Run routes on a daily basis while adhering to cubing and route values

• Minimum of 2 years experience in operations, preferably transportation or logistics, environment in a management or supervisory role
• Experience with computerized routing systems is an asset
• Effective bi-lingual communication skills, both written and verbal, in French and English
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced retail environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to better serve customers
• Knowledge of delivery service procedures, warehouse management systems and/or Brick operations management an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work a rotating and flexible schedule, including some weekends and early mornings

• Flexible “employer-paid” benefits including Health, Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Career progression program
• Access to free personal development training
• Employee discounts & Personal "Paid" days off
• Recognition, incentives, prizes and giveaways!
  
  
  Be a part of Canada’s largest home furnishings retailer!
  We welcome all abilities to apply.
  The Brick is committed to accommodating applicants and associates with disabilities. Should you require accommodation to participate fully in the recruitment process, please email careers@thebrick.com.
  
  We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.