logistics lead

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated logistics coordinator to oversee operational logistics in a dynamic work environment. This role involves compiling customer orders, organizing tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of equipment and machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on client satisfaction, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. With a commitment to maintaining high standards of efficiency and productivity, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and structured setting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a vital team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• WHMIS Certificate and Forklift Operator Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers.
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work efficiently.
• Monitor production progress and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Reliability

Team player

Analytical skills

Proactive

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Dispatching equipment

Radio equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities Tasks

• Compile orders and instructions received from customers
• 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
• Revise type and quantity of materials required sent for production, construction and other projects
• Track and complete work orders
• Co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Monitor movement of supplies and materials between departments
• Perform routine clerical duties
• Prepare and submit reports
• Ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries
• Ensure proper functioning of equipment
• Light cleaning duties
• Maintain work records and logs
• Monitor personnel workloads and locations
• Organize warehouse and work areas
• Perform general office duties
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Recruit and hire staff
• Co-ordinate activities with warehouse and production units
• Co-ordinate traffic flow of supplies
• Compile worksheets and specifications of orders
• Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
• Estimate type and quantity of materials and labour required for production, construction and other projects
• Monitor production progress
• Prepare and maintain progress and other reports
• Project management
• Provide customer service
• 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
• Advise vehicle operators of traffic and other problems
• Communicate with ships, aircraft and other remote operations
• Dispatch personnel according to schedules and work orders
• Follow-up on issues with work orders
• Keep track of shipments
• Knowledge of cross border dispatching regulations and practices
• Knowledge of highway trucking and associated rules and regulations
• Maintain vehicle operator work records
• Operate radio equipment
• Process and transmit information and instructions to co-ordinate the activities of vehicle operators and crews using dispatching equipment
• Record mileage, fuel use, repairs and other expenses
• Schedule assignments and co-ordinate activities of vehicle operators, crews and equipment
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Credentials

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Additional information

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance