Transportation logistics supervisor

HIGHLIGHT MOTOR FREIGHT INC; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Highlight Motor Freight Inc in Vaughan, Ontario is seeking an organized dispatcher to plan and coordinate daily transportation operations. You will supervise and coordinate workers, prepare reports, arrange maintenance, and ensure smooth operation of dispatch software and equipment.

The role requires 2–3 years of experience and a secondary school certificate, strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Secondary school certificate is required.
• 2–3 years of related experience in dispatch/transport.
• Ability to organize tasks and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Develop specific plans to prioritize work.
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work.
• Coordinate activities with other units or departments.
• Prepare and submit reports.
• Ensure smooth operation of dispatch software and equipment.
• Arrange for maintenance and repair work.
• Resolve work problems and provide advice to improve productivity.
• Train workers in duties and policies.
• Arrange training for staff.
• Coordinate, assign and review work.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.
• Resolve issues including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.
• Plan and organize daily operations.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Analytical

Organized

Team player

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Dispatch management software

Job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Transportation

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• 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
• Arrange training for staff
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Plan and organize daily operations

Computer and technology knowledge

• Dispatch management service software

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week