Job Description

Job Title:

Team Leader, Ocean Freight Import

Location:

Mississauga, Ontario

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is a leader in managing the flow of goods and information across global supply chains, utilizing air, ocean, and ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing and distribution centers. As part of DHL Group, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries, we are committed to excellence and growth.
Join our team as a Tea Leader, Ocean Freight Import. As an Ocean Freight Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in driving Operational excellence and ensuring the team delivers a high standard of customer service.

Primary Responsibilities:

Steer teams of operators to complete operational activities in line with GTOM, 1F1O, our service promise and regulatory compliance procedures Drive GP maximization on team level Proactively monitor and improve operational performance (station monitor, workflow) Support team to deliver quality and improve productivity Drive customer centricity and focus amongst operators First point of escalation point for customers, suppliers or network related irregularities Conduct regular performance dialogs and Gemba walks to identify issues and drive performance improvement Identifies training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled operations team

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 -5 years experience in a supervisory role Proven track record in excellent customer relations Minimum 5 years in Freight Forwarding and Ocean Freight experience Excellent communication, motivation and interpersonal skills Strong commercial awareness for growth
The Freight Forwarding experts since 1815. DHL Global Forwarding, Freight (DGFF) is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group with over 43,000 employees in 101 countries. Our air, ocean, and overland freight forwarding services include standardized transport as well as multimodal and sector-specific solutions, together with individualized industrial projects.



We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds. DHL is an equal opportunity employer and believe we will gain, through the recruitment and development of staff who represent the broad diversity of the Canadian workforce. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.



We are recognized as a Global Top Employer with 6 regions and 35 countries. Through our people practices, we help our forwarders realize their full potential by accessing in-site training programs, an online platform portal, loads of on-the-job training, and the chance to gain certifications for your role.



DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. All candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to be eligible for hire.



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