Unit Manager / Chef d'unité

Working at Purolator International is more than a job. It's an opportunity to be part of a winning team and to contribute to the success of our growing company. Purolator International is a leading U.S. based supply chain logistics solutions provider specializing in the air and ground forwarding of express, freight and parcel shipments, customs brokerage, and fulfillment and delivery services to, from and within North America. We are a subsidiary of Purolator Inc., Canada’s largest leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. You can learn more about us on YouTube and LinkedIn.

When we say we’re the best, we’re not just tooting our own horn. We’re incredibly proud of the many awards we’ve won for shipping to, from, and within Canada.

Purolator International provides a “Best in Class” Total Rewards package to employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs (80%+ paid by Employer)
• Employer funded Short/Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Plans
• Retirement Plan Employer Contribution (50% Match up to 8% of Your Eligible Salary)
• Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
• Paid Holidays
• 100% Paid Extended Parental/Maternity Leave Program
• 100% Paid Military/Reserves Leave Program
• Wellness Program

We also offer social responsibility initiatives covering a wide range of business aspects and employee relationships such as supporting local communities, educating, and empowering workers, promoting gender equality and minorities, reducing our footprint, etc.

The role:

• Manage and supervise sort operations
• Manage a group of unionized employees
• Create a positive work environment, building employee loyalty and a team atmosphere
• Responsible for achieving objectives as outlined in the operational scorecard
• Responsible for managing performance of employees as per operational standards and indices
• Improve operational standards through reviews of employee performance, coaching, counseling and recognition
• Responsible for communicating and implementing policy, procedure or programs
• Responsible for completing a variety of reports and documents
• All other related and assigned duties

Qualifications

• Exemplifies and consistently demonstrates our core competencies of communication, innovation, change management, relationship building and leadership
• Energetic Leader with strong motivation skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to coordinate a wide variety of duties and responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Present a professional and positive image
• Exemplifies and consistently demonstrates our core competencies of communication, innovation, change management, relationship building and leadership

Purolator International values diverse perspective and life experiences. Purolator International encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, people who identify as LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Candidates applying will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Purolator International participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program www.e-verify.gov.  

Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable background and reference checks.

POSTING DETAILS   

Requisition Number: 62469 
Job Code: 516 
Reports to: Director Atlantic Canada Operations 
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment