Logistics Supervisor

freelance.ca; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Calgary is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to manage the logistics chain within Laboratory Operations. Responsibilities include supervising the logistics team, ensuring accuracy in sample management, and maintaining compliance with safety protocols. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset. This role offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care

Paid vacation

Flexible sick time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-term disability and life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in laboratory logistics.
• Ability to develop strategies for improved efficiency.
• Experience supervising personnel is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supervise logistics team and drivers.
• Ensure accurate entry of samples into LIMS.
• Document and report sample integrity issues.
• Keep teams informed on rush samples.
• Ensure proper completion of outgoing orders.
• Manage availability of sample supply stock.
• Identify and suggest improvements.
• Adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Laboratory logistics experience

Proactive mindset

Supervisory experience

Intermediate computer skills

Problem solving skills

Education

University Science degree

Job description

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the logistics chain in the Laboratory Operations. The Supervisor oversees the day-to-day running of the department. The successful candidate will be responsible for looking after shipping and receiving of client samples and logging samples into LIMS upon receipt. This position is given direction from the Client Services Manager. The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for department administration for logistics activities. Training can be provided to the appropriate candidate.

What you will be doing :

• Supervise and mentor logistics team and drivers
• Ensure that all samples are entered in the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) in an accurate and expedient manner
• Ensure all sample integrity issues are properly documented and reported
• Keep CPM team, sales team, and lab managers informed on rush and time sensitive samples that arrive at the lab as well as incoming expected samples
• Ensure proper and accurate completion of all outgoing bottle orders
• Ensure availability of sample supply stock
• Ensure sample pick‑ups and supply delivery meets client expectations Identify enhancement opportunities and suggest solutions for improvement to management
• Ensure compliance with required safety protocols and adherence to PPE policy
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the table

• 2 + Years Laboratory Logistics Experience
• Proactive mindset, ability to plan and develop strategies for improved efficiency
• Supervisory Experience an asset
• Ability to prioritize
• Intermediate computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• University Science degree is preferred

Why Join Us?

we recognize and value our employees by offering a competitive benefits package, including :

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• Paid vacation and flexible sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.