logistics supervisor

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Transportation
• Freight forwarding
• Warehouse

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization
• Plan and organize operational logistics of the organization
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Arrange training for staff
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler
• Dispatch management service software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Analytical
• Proactive

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years