Transportation Manager

Job Type:

Regular

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity.

 

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 position‑related 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.

 

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

 

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.