Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
What We Offer:
The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $105,000 plus a 20% bonus potential.
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
129 year, family owned and operated company history
Location:
The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Milton DC 5 days a week.
Reporting to the Director, Transportation this position assists in improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transportation equipment by developing and refining systems and processes for maintenance and vehicle costs.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Preserves the GFS culture, including maintaining open and direct relationships between employees and leadership.
Manages and tracks all vehicle registrations, licensing, and permit renewals to ensure legal compliance for the entire fleet.
Implements and oversees rigorous fleet maintenance schedules and preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Develops and monitors fuel management programs, including card services and consumption analysis, to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce costs.
Coordinates the processing of accident reports, manages insurance claims, and collaborates with safety teams to conduct post-accident reviews.
Additional Fleet Management Responsibilities:
Clarifies and confirms customer requests, offers options that meet both customer and company needs, and follows through on requests.
Assists in the preparation of an annual distribution budget, monitors the budget on a monthly basis, and identifies variances in actual costs versus budgeted costs and identifies methods for reducing costs.
Negotiates equipment lease, purchase, maintenance agreements, as well as third party service
Provides leadership, development and coaching to the staff modeling the Cornerstone values of Gordon Food Service
Adheres to all GFS Canada policies and procedures including all health & safety regulations
Assesses staffing requirements and recruits all levels of staff in conjunction with Human Resources, handles disciplinary problems by investigating the problem with all parties involved, following positive discipline procedures, identifies and implements methods for recognizing staff, and determines long-term skill requirements for the department while developing staff accordingly
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Ability to collaborate interdepartmentally.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to identify and manage priorities and follow through on tasks from start to finish
Passionate team player and strong leader with the ability to foster a positive high performing team environment promoting GFS Cornerstone Values.
Proven ability to create and measure key performance indicators
Thinking and decision-making skills with the ability to think strategically, analyze, understand the business and solve problems
High level of personal integrity, strong work ethic and attention to detail
Proficiency in Google Platform
Familiarity with shipment options, legal issues, government regulations, industry trends, shipping documents and safety procedures
Five years experience managing a fleet department in a private, competitive company combined with two - three years operations experience in material handling.
Leadership Competencies:
Living the Culture:
Exhibits Integrity and High Character
Serves Others
Hungry for Results
Promotes a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
Leading People:
Builds Strong Relationships
Creates and Delivers a Winning Vision
Communicates Effectively with all Groups of People
Develops Individuals
Producing Results
Builds High Performance Teams
Manages Individual Performance
Plans, Organizes and Executes Work
Leads Team to Produce Results
Thinking and Decision Making
Thinks Strategically
Analyzes and Solves Problems
Understands the Business
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
