Coordinator, Live Haul Operations - Transportation

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.

From our hatcheries to our “ready to eat” state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Transportation Operations Coordinator (TOC). Working closely with the live haul managers across over network, the TOC will support the team in optimizing live haul transportation operations while managing the performance and availability of our fleet. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely and safe movement of live animals, coordinating with drivers, dispatch, and maintenance teams, and supporting strategic planning for fleet utilization.

Responsibilities:

• - Plan, monitor, and adjust daily/weekly livehaul schedules to meet plant processing volumes and animal welfare standards.
• - Communicate with drivers and dispatch to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• - Track and report livehaul performance metrics including delays, incidents, and compliance issues.
• - Monitor fleet availability, utilization, and maintenance schedules.
• - Support planning for fleet replacements, upgrades, and reassignments.
• - Maintain accurate records of vehicle hours, mileage, and service history.
• - Coordinate with maintenance and repair teams to minimize downtime and ensure readiness.
• - Assist in developing and implementing transportation SOPs and contingency plans.
• - Support data collection and reporting for CER packages and operational reviews.
• - Liaise with internal departments including safety and planning.
  
  

Requirements:

• - 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation logistics, preferably in livehaul or agricultural sectors.
• - Strong understanding of transportation operations and vehicle lifecycle planning.
• - Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• - Proficiency in scheduling tools, fleet tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• - Having a Class 1 license is considered an asset.
  
  

This role is dynamic and evolving. Additional responsibilities may be added over time based on operational needs and strategic priorities.

At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.