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Transportation logistics supervisor

  • Bolton, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
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Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Working hours
30 hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

  • Transportation
  • Freight forwarding
  • Private sector

Tasks

  • 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
  • Train workers in duties and policies
  • Co-ordinate, assign and review work
  • Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

Supervision

  • 3-4 people

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 hours per week
More about this job

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate operational logistics, including collaboration with other departments, report preparation, and ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of equipment. Supervise and train a team of 3–4 workers, resolve operational problems, and order required materials, equipment, and supplies.

Requirements

The posting specifies College/CEGEP education and 7 months to less than 1 year of experience. Candidates should be organized, flexible team players with strong oral and written communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of dispatch management software and Microsoft Office tools.

Skills

  • Operational Logistics Planning
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Coordination
  • Report Preparation
  • Equipment Maintenance Coordination
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Advice
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Quality Improvement
  • Worker Training
  • Work Supervision
  • Materials and Equipment Ordering
  • Dispatch Management Software
  • Electronic Scheduling
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Transportation
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Operational Logistics
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Dispatch Management Software
  • Electronic Scheduler
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Word
  • Report Preparation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Problem Solving
  • Technical Advice
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Quality Improvement
  • Worker Training
  • Work Supervision
  • Materials Ordering
  • Equipment Ordering
  • Team Coordination

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