Job Description

Job Title:

Transportation Manager

Location:

27417 Gloucester Way, Langley, BC, V4W 3Z8.

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Company:

Hardy Sales Ltd.

About Hardy Sales

Hardy Sales is a third-generation, family-owned perishable food distribution company, serving Western Canada with excellence in wholesale sales, marketing, cold storage, and transportation. With operations in Langley, Kelowna, and Calgary, our commitment to service and reliability is central to our success.

Position Overview

The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all transportation functions within Hardy Sales. This role manages dispatch operations, driver recruitment and performance, logistics routing, and third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships. The Transportation Manager plays a key role in ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and on-time delivery of goods while maintaining high standards for safety, service, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Dispatch

Manage day-to-day dispatch operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and cost-efficient deliveries.

Develop and maintain delivery schedules and routing plans that optimize fuel efficiency and driver utilization.

Oversee vehicle availability and coordinate maintenance schedules with fleet partners or internal mechanics.

Driver Management

Recruit, onboard, and retain company drivers in compliance with company standards and provincial/national regulations.

Conduct regular driver performance reviews, safety audits, and training initiatives.

Foster a positive and accountable driver culture focused on safety, customer service, and efficiency.

Logistics & Routing

Design and refine delivery routes across Alberta and British Columbia to maximize efficiency and service levels

Monitor real-time delivery performance and resolve any disruptions or route deviations.

Analyze freight flows and make recommendations for route improvements or fleet expansion.

3PL & Carrier Oversight

Manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, including contract carriers and brokers.

Evaluate and select 3PL partners based on performance, cost, and alignment with company values.

Ensure service-level agreements are met and renegotiate terms as needed.

KPI Monitoring & Reporting

Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including on-time delivery rate, cost per delivery, driver efficiency, and route profitability.

Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements based on data insights.

Provide weekly and monthly transportation performance reports to the Operations Manager.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations, including National Safety Code (NSC), Hours of Service, and vehicle inspection protocols.

Lead incident response procedures, including accident investigations and corrective actions.

Promote a safety-first culture across all transportation functions.

Qualifications

5+ years of transportation or logistics experience, with 2+ years in a leadership or dispatch management role

Strong understanding of commercial transportation regulations in BC and Alberta

Proven experience with route optimization, fleet scheduling, and 3PL coordination

Skilled in using transportation management systems (TMS), dispatch software, and Microsoft Excel.

Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Class 1 license or logistics certification is considered an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00-$84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person