Supervisor Operations
Job Description
Operations Supervisor
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Supervisor, Operations is responsible for overseeing daily operational activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. This role involves supervising staff, monitoring performance, and supporting the delivery of high-quality service.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coach drivers, dispatchers, and other team members to ensure operational excellence.
- Monitor performance metrics such as on-time departures, route compliance, and incident reporting.
- Prepare and maintain accurate operational reports and daily records.
- Assist with dispatching as needed and reconcile previous day deposits.
- Respond to customer inquiries and resolve service issues promptly.
- Support additional tasks such as road checks, routing, training, payroll, and administrative duties.
- Participate in driver hiring and onboarding in accordance with company standards.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
- Proven experience managing people and supervising operations.
- Experience in the transportation industry is an asset but not mandatory.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and scheduling tools
- Previous experience in transit or related industries is an asset.
Why Join Us?
- Annual salary range of $50,000–$55,000 CAD, based on experience
Competitive benefits package
Paid training and professional development, including defensive driving and safety training
Paid holidays and paid time off
Job stability with long‑term career growth opportunities
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Interested? Apply today and help us keep operations running smoothly in Winnipeg, MB
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation is available throughout the hiring process.
First for a reason:
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
How to Apply
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