logistics supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Repair and maintenance services
• Manufacture
• Warehouse
• Manufacturing or production

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Conduct performance reviews
• Co-ordinate, assign and review work
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Maintain work records and logs
• Establish and maintain contact with suppliers
• Establish delivery schedules
• Establish work schedules
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Diagnose faults, using testing devices
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for daily operations
• Read blueprints, written specifications and production drawings
• Supervise other technical staff
• Collect and compile operational or experimental data
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
• Hire and train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Ensure safety procedures are followed
• Set staff work schedules
• Recommend measures to improve work methods

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Inventory control software
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Business management software

Equipment and machinery experience

• Press brakes and metalworking equipment

Area of work experience

• Production

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Cellular phone
• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Proactive

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Wellness program