Agropur Cooperative

Transportation Manager

Agropur Cooperative$100K — $126K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in transportation, operations management, supply chain, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation or related field.
  • Experience in executive personnel management is a plus.
  • Familiarity with transportation management systems, preferably SAP TM.
  • Bilingual in French and English for effective collaboration across Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation operations for both internal transfers and customer deliveries.
  • Optimize schedules and processes for improved service and operational performance.
  • Coach and develop a team of Transportation Supervisors for accountability and collaboration.
  • Monitor KPIs and manage budgets to enhance costs, productivity, and service levels.
  • Build relationships with carriers and internal stakeholders to align with business goals.
  • Support financial analyses and transportation sourcing initiatives for cost optimization.
  • Champion transportation transformation projects focused on process optimization and automation.

Benefits

  • Vacation entitlement based on years of service.
  • Flexible group insurance plan with telemedicine options.
  • Employee Assistance Program for support.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • Pension plan with employer contributions.
Full Job Description

Job Type:
Regular

The Transportation Manager will be responsible for overseeing transport movements (internal and external) in Canada. In addition to running day-to-day operations, the role will implement and maintain a customer-centric approach, identify cost-saving initiatives to improve financial performance, while ensuring continuous improvement and development of the team.

 

 

An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

 

  • Vacation entitlement based on recognition of years of service
  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities to invest in your development (career growth, etc.)
  • Pension plan with employer contributions
  • Salary Scale 006: $100,900 to $126,100 (Base salary will be determined according to your academic background, experience, training, and positionrelated competencies.)

 

 

Your role in achieving results:

 

  • Lead transportation operations across internal transfers, customer deliveries, and network movements, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
  • Optimize transportation processes and schedules to enhance service, on-time delivery, and operational performance.
  • Coach and develop a team of Transportation Supervisors, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor KPIs, manage budgets, and identify opportunities to improve costs, productivity, and service levels.
  • Build strong relationships with carriers and key internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
  • Support financial analyses, transportation sourcing initiatives (RFP/RFI), and cost optimization efforts.
  • Drive effective utilization of transportation systems TMS, including SAP TM integration, while promoting best practices.
  • Lead transportation transformation initiatives focused on process optimization, standardization, automation, and operational excellence to drive sustainable performance improvements.
  • Be actively involved in the successful implementation of warehouse automation projects, ensuring seamless integration between transportation, manufacturing, technology, and customer requirements.
  • Champion innovation and change management, fostering adoption of new processes and technologies that enhance efficiency, visibility, scalability, and overall supply chain performance.
  • Contribute to strategic business initiatives that support growth, improve operational effectiveness, and elevate customer experience.
  • Champion a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned with Agropur standards.

 

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

 

 

  • Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position (transportation, operations management, supply chain, etc.) required.
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in transportation or a related field required.
  • Experience in executive personnel management an asset.
  • Experience using a work management system (TMS), ideally SAP TM.
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is required to collaborate with colleagues and partners across Canada.

 

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

 

About Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
Size
19,800 employees
Industry
Founded
1938

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