Logistics Lead

Decibel-Cannabis-Company-3; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Decibel-Cannabis-Company-3, located in Calgary, AB, seeks a Logistics Lead to manage warehousing activities and ensure cost-effective, timely movement of goods. You will lead a team, coordinate receiving, packaging, and shipment preparation, and drive process improvements within the operations group.

The role requires at least one year in shipping/receiving and teamwork; Cannabis Act knowledge is a plus. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate or diploma or a minimum of one year of work experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in a shipping/receiving role.
• Minimum one year of experience working in a team environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing or processing environment is an asset but not required.
• Knowledge of the Cannabis Act and Regulations is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receiving goods into the warehouse and distributing them to the appropriate parties.
• Verifying and counting contents of shipments to ensure accuracy.
• Building pallets with products and preparing them for shipment.
• Providing overage and destruction counts to the Logistics Manager after processing.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Assisting in inventory counts as needed.
• Notifying the Logistics Manager of shortages or re-order needs.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Education

Technical certificate or diploma

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Lead
Location: Calgary, AB

Department: Operations

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Key Relationships: Production, Planning, Inventory, and Quality Assurance

Role Purpose / Summary

The purpose of a Logistics Lead is to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of goods while maintaining compliance, safety, and customer satisfaction. They play a strategic role in optimizing logistics processes, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement to support the organization’s overall supply chain goals. Their work directly impacts the company’s ability to deliver products to customers reliably and competitively.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving goods into the warehouse and distributing them to the appropriate parties.
• Verifying and counting contents of shipments to ensure accuracy.
• Building pallets with products and preparing them for shipment.
• Providing overage and destruction counts to the Logistics Manager after processing.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Assisting in inventory counts as needed.
• Notifying the Logistics Manager of shortages or re-order needs.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Any technical certificate or diploma or a minimum of one year of work experience.
• Minimum one year of experience in a shipping/receiving role.
• Minimum one year of experience working in a team environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing or processing environment is an asset but not required.
• Knowledge of the Cannabis Act and Regulations is an asset but not required.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency with computers and Excel.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to deal with constant change and tight deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving and willingness to go above and beyond.