Transportation Supervisor, Operations Support

We are looking for an exceptionally talented and experienced Transportation Supervisor, Operations Support to join the ROCKWOOL North America Transportation team at our North American head office in Milton, ON (100% Onsite).

Job Purpose & Scope

Join ROCKWOOL as a key member of our Transportation Team!

You will be responsible for managing our Transportation Invoicing and Subcontracting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and brokerages. Your role will be crucial in highlighting the benefits and sustainability of our solutions, contributing to ROCKWOOL’s growth and reputation.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come?

In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly.  At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. 

Join us and make a difference!

Your future team:

You will become part of the ROCKWOOL North America Transportation team and will be reporting to the Transportation Manager with two direct reports.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee processes for compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Receive, verify, and process invoicing for outbound shipments and international brokerage.
• Track and report carrier lane rates, accessorial charges, fuel surcharges, other charges and propose opportunities for optimizations
• Manage subcontracting of ROCKWOOL material production by third parties.
• Own relationships with subcontractors and brokerages.
• Achieve KPIs for on-time invoice payments, subcontract inventory control, and non-compliance reports.
• Work closely with ROCKWOOL Customer Service, Planning, Finance, Traffic, Deployment, Warehousing, and third-party subcontractors and brokerages.
• Leverage relationships within the ROCKWOOL Group network to gain insights, best practices, and collaborate when appropriate

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, engineering, or a related field. A Master’s in logistics or supply chain management is a plus.
• Over 5 years in logistics or supply chain roles, with experience working with third-party subcontractors, relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of US and Canadian customs and brokerage processes.
• Proficiency in supply chain business systems, preferably SAP.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Presentation skills are an asset. Ability to coach and mentor team members.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Problem-solving and independent action-taking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• PMP, Six Sigma, or similar project management credentials are an asset.
• Ability to travel within the USA and Canada.

What we offer:

At ROCKWOOL, our culture is one of teamwork, respect, and support. We offer a competitive salary, rewarding career and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Pension Matching Program
• Life and Disability Programs
• Educational Assistance
• Top up plans for maternity and paternity leave
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Who we are:

We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive.  We are a global company with more than 12,000 employees, located in 40+ countries with 51 manufacturing facilities… all focused on one common purpose – to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. 

Sustainability is central to our business strategy.  ROCKWOOL was one of the first companies to commit to actively contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) framework and are actively committed to 11 SDGs, including SDG 14, Life Below Water.  Through our partnership with the One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we will help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.   

Work Environment & Conditions:

• Our offices are thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and opportunities for social engagement, allowing employees to find balance and bring their best selves to work. 
• ROCKWOOL believes in giving back to the communities where we operate. Our offices worldwide engage in philanthropic initiatives, community involvement, and sustainability efforts that contribute to improving society and the environment. We encourage our employees to get involved and make a positive impact in the communities we serve. 

Diverse and Inclusive Culture:

We want all our people to feel valued, respected, included and heard.  We employ 79 different nationalities worldwide and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, promote diversity, and work against all forms of discrimination among ROCKWOOL employees.

At ROCKWOOL, you will experience a friendly team environment. Our culture is very important to us.  In fact, we refer to our culture as “The ROCKWOOL Way”.  This is the foundation in which we operate and is based upon our values of ambition, responsibility, integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.