Head Dispatcher

Ready Go Transport Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Cambridge, Ontario, is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee operational logistics and supervise a team of over 20 truck drivers. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and 1-2 years of experience in a logistics role. Duties include developing operational plans, overseeing dispatch activities, and training employees in logistics policies. This position requires excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, and offers dental benefits as part of the compensation package.

Benefits

Dental plan

Financial benefits as per collective agreement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a logistics-related role.
• Knowledge of dispatch management software.
• Ability to manage and supervise a team of over 20 individuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop specific plans to prioritize logistics work.
• Oversee operational logistics of the organization.
• Train workers in duties and logistics policies.
• Prepare and submit operational reports.
• Resolve work problems and technical issues.

Skills

Dispatch management service software

MS Access

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Word

MS Windows

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Transportation

Responsibilities

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• 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
• 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
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Operate dispatch systems

Supervision

• More than 20 people
• Truck drivers

Experience and Specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software
• MS Access
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• MS Windows

Additional Information

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure

Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Benefits

Health benefits: Dental plan

Financial benefits: As per collective agreement