District Operations Manager - Tractor Trailer

As the District Operations Manager for our Tractor Trailer team, you will lead a team of frontline managers and their staff to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable tractor‑trailer operations. Your goal will be to provide clear direction, coach leaders, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and service excellence. You will oversee scheduling and deployment of resources to meet customer needs while optimizing asset utilization, controlling costs, and driving continuous improvement. Your success will come from strong relationships with employees, frontline leaders, customers, and cross‑functional partners. This role is ideal for a people‑first leader who excels in fast‑paced operations and can balance daily execution with long‑term operational improvement.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment – Work Onsite at our Crown Street location in Saint John, NB or Estates Road location in Dartmouth, NS

• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance  

• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs  

• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Practice and promote a ‘Safety-as-a-way-of-life’ mindset in all aspects of the operation by holding managers and employees accountable to adhere to all safety policies, processes and procedures

• Conveys a sense of urgency and moves issues to closure through effective planning and prioritizing of activities 

• Develop and empower frontline managers to build high‑performing teams

• Manage the day-to-day tractor trailer operations focusing on equipment service, distribution, and storage activities

• Monitor and analyze performance data, identify areas needing improvement, and develop strategies to optimize operations

• Ensure business reliability through managing all health, safety and environmental programs and issues in region 

• Drive operational discipline through planning, coaching, and performance management

• Achieve financial performance metrics for your district

• Optimize fleet utilization, cost efficiency, and overall service performance

Your Skills:

• Strong multi-tasking, time management, and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication abilities and negotiation acumen

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-driven environment

• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset

Your Experience:

• Post-secondary education in business, logistics or a related field. Equivalent education and/or experience will also be considered

• 5-10+ years of experience in industry related management preferred

• 2-5+ years of experience managing budgets, KPIs, performance improvement initiatives, and safety-focused

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

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