Operations Manager

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DHL Express currentlyhas an opening for anOperations Manager in Ottawa, ON. This role will direct all phases of the Company’s Operations at the station to ensure that the planned performance objectives, as detailed by the strategic plan, cost controls and are met. Acts as a proactive member of the Sales resource team in the provision of Customer service solutions.

How will you contribute to the success of DHL?

• Establish superior customer service performance indicators and meet/exceed standards for on-time delivery, tracing, dispatch & claims, including: missed pick-ups; scanningcompliance; and overall service quality.
• Responsibility for the cost optimization of the facility.
• Manage employee/labour relations through appropriate application of Collective Agreement.
• Manage all local Human Resources issues in alignment with Human Resources team.
• Ensure successful implementation, continued application and maintenance of Track and Trace technology including scanning compliance - P & D; on-hand; linking multi-piece shipments; transfer to agents.
• Monitor & improve EBIT through profitable revenue growth, management of P.U.D. costs, handling; and on-time data entry.
• Assist in the development of the long & short-range service centre objectives and plans for attainment.
• Prepare the service centre profit plan, and submit for approval and execution.
• Identify & track route service standards and adjust operation as required, i.e., driver cost/shipment., stops/hour, driver load & departure times.
• Organize, assign responsibility and develop, through training & counseling, competent branch staff, providing opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Provide leadership, through appropriate decision-making, communication and motivation, to get service centre management and staff to effectively perform their duties and provide qualified people for advancement.
• Ensure staff compliance with established Company standards, policies and procedures,
  
  
  

i.e., work place conduct, Occupational Health & Safety, Transport of Dangerous Goods, and WCB.

• Where applicable and as required, travel to and manage of outlying depots.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring clear and effective communication and understanding of customer inquiries, concerns, and requests across Canada
  
  
  

Do you have what it takes?

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience and success in leadership positions.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.
• Canadian Customs knowledge is an asset.
• Demonstrated general accounting, finance & administration experience.
• Good communication skills - written & verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks/priorities.
• Implemented measurements & strategies to attain goals within time constraints.
• Proven work experience in a union environment and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated analysis & problem solving skills.
• Word processing & spreadsheet experience.
• 5-7 years of management experience in a medium to large service company, preferably transportation.
• University degree (in appropriate discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing quality/ process improvement initiatives
  
  
  

Thank you for your application. Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants are required to pass interviews and a criminal background check in order to qualify for the position.

We are 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.