JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Operations Supervisor
Location: 1 – The Canadian Road, Oakville, ON L6H 1A7
Shift: Monday through Friday 6:30AM to 2:30PM, weekends, holidays, potential for daily overtime and additional time as needed
Status: Full time Permanent
Type: Existing Vacancy
Start Date: August 17, 2026
Pay Rate: $32.00 per hour
Benefits: Health, Dental, Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance, Registered Pension Plan, Employee Family and Assistance Program
AWC Operations Canada, ULC (AWCC) performs many logistics functions. Some of these are real time yard management, real time data transfers, real time vehicle direct locating, dealer delivery, import / export preparations, rail car preparation and switching, rail car loading and unloading, and extensive assembly plant operations.
Summary of Position:
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising hourly production employees in a safe, productive, and efficient manner, following the collective bargaining agreement, and all applicable provincial legislation.
This document is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the position and does not entail a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required for this position. In addition, these activities, duties, or responsibilities may change and will be periodically updated.
Essential Functions, Duties, and Tasks:
Supervisory
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Backup to the Terminal Manager
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Organize the daily work schedules
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Direct the day-to-day activities of the operation
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Ensure associates have the support, tools, and supplies needed to perform their job tasks
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Conduct audits and inspections e.g., safety, quality
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Investigate all incidents, workplace injury/illness and accidents, gather details, and report through the company's database. Take appropriate corrective action as necessary
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Oversee special vehicle moves, diversions, repairs and maintain ongoing communication with plant
- Organize large campaigns for plant returns, special yard moves, record the same and complete all necessary paperwork
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Monitor associate performance, provide coaching, record coaching, and initiate corrective action when appropriate
Dispatch
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Perform a daily inventory count of vehicles in the yard
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Prepare worksheets for current shift and agenda for railways
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Order rail equipment in conjunction with the number of loads to be shipped
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Input the information from the travelers into the computer system
- Verify the accuracy and completeness of the vehicle information
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Prepare railcar numbers, counts and overflow counts
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Place railcar seals at splits of loaded railcars and record and enter seal data
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Inspect and sign off on damages reported by carriers
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Make up truck loads from truck carriers and ship once moved
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Coordinate the yard crew for loading and unloading of vehicles from the railcars, car and truck haulers; verify that the loads are correct
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Confirm the truck loads from the main security gate are correctly dispatched
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Check to see that aged vehicles are identified and pulled forward to be included in the loads; keep a record of the old dates
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Track down any lost vehicles and investigate mis-shipped units; interface with outside parties in resolving these situations when they arise in a timely manner
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Release truck loads when they leave the compound by entering the appropriate information into the computer system
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Work with railways to pull and spot railcars
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Work with customer on holds and repairs
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Prepare daily on-hand and shipped counts, morning and closing reports
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Respond to telephone, e-mail and in-person inquiries from internal and external contacts
Other Duties/Requirements
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Promote a positive workplace culture, the facilities open door policy, and the company's value statement "We treat others how they want to be treated"
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Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment; notify Terminal Manager of any unresolved workplace hazards or unsafe condition
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Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities Required:
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Exhibit behaviour and conduct that fosters a positive work atmosphere
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Strong interpersonal skills; able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, calmly and professionally
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Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
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Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
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Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
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Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to work to deadlines
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Ability to effectively react to change and work in a variety of situations
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Ability to adhere to quality standards and safe work practices
Education, Experience, and Minimum Requirements:
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Minimum 2 years of vocational/college education in relevant area of study
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Minimum 2 years supervisory experience
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Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel and Outlook)
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Ability to learn and adapt to new computer and software systems
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Ability to drive both automatic and manual transmission vehicles
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Valid G driver's license with an acceptable driving record
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Active Standard First Aid CPR A + AED
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Successful criminal record check required
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Successful third party pre-employment medical assessment
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed indoors in an office setting and outside in the yard with exposure to all types of weather conditions year-round
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Standing, walking and sitting is required
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Climbing of the railcar ladders is required
Physical Demands Analysis:
Check Physical Demands
Description
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Standing
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40% of time
Observing the work of others
Walking
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50% of time
Between work areas
Sitting
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10% of time
Working in office or attending meetings
Tools, supplies, equipment
Carrying
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Up to 50 lbs.
Tools, supplies, equipment
Pushing
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Up to 50 lbs.
Railcar doors, supplies, equipment
Pulling
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Up to 50 lbs.
Railcar and vehicle doors
Balancing
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In and out of vehicles
Climbing
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Ladder, railcar ladder
Kneeling
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Inspecting vehicles
Crouching
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Inspecting vehicles
Crawling
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Inspecting vehicles
Handling
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Tools, telephone, scanner, etc.
Giving instructions, meetings
Hearing
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Meetings, suggestions, instructions
Reports, work quality, driving, etc.
Depth Perception
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Driving, parking
Colour Vision
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Reports, signage
Accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment, hiring and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The company is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds.
