Logistics Supervisor

Northern Transformer is a Canadian-owned, fast growing manufacturer of substation and mobile power transformers. Our team delivers transformers of the highest quality through superior design, quality workmanship and attention to our clients’ individual needs.

Due to the growth of our business, we have an opening for a Logistics Supervisor to join our team.

A Logistics Supervisor plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating the storage, transportation, and delivery of goods. Here’s a detailed job description that includes production scheduling responsibilities:

Logistics Supervisor Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervision and Coordination:

· Oversee the movement, distribution, and storage of supplies and materials.

· Plan and monitor inbound and outgoing deliveries.

· Supervise logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services.

2. Production Scheduling:

· Coordinate production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.

· Work closely with production teams to align logistics with production timelines.

· Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet delivery deadlines.

3. Inventory Management:

· Manage inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available.

· Monitor all cycle counts and identified issues related to variances (miss tagged, misplaced, theft, damage). Conduct root cause analysis

· Reorder products as needed to maintain inventory levels.

· Conduct cost analysis to select cost-effective transportation options.

· Conduct inventory audits on an annual basis and working with the senior management and finance team

4. Communication and Coordination:

· Establish and maintain communication with suppliers, custom brokers, carriers, and customers.

· Ensure all parties work together to guarantee timely shipment and delivery.

· Resolve any issues or complaints related to logistics and production scheduling.

5. Compliance and Reporting:

· Ensure all operations adhere to laws, guidelines, and ISO requirements.

· Prepare and file logistics reports.

· Implement safety procedures and standards, ensuring staff follow them.

6. Team Management:

· Recruit and coordinate logistics staff (e.g., truck drivers) according to availabilities and requirements.

· Monitor and manage logistics personnel to ensure efficient and safe delivery of goods.

· Motivate and manage various individuals to work together and achieve set goals and objectives.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

· 3 or more years Inventory Management experience strongly preferred

· Proficiency in logistics software and tools (ERP Systems, inventory management software)

· Must be very good working with numbers

· Must have ability to organize and schedule work effectively

· general familiarity with basic accounting, manufacturing, freight, warehousing, and international distribution

· Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings through process change

· Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions

· Strong organizational and customer service skills.

· Ability to meet demands on short deadlines.

· Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

· Ability to resolve conflicts and handle complaints effectively.

· Critical thinking, attention to details and problem-solving aptitude.

This role is essential for ensuring that goods are shipped and delivered on time, inventory levels are maintained, and production schedules are met efficiently

Benefits

· Competitive salary and benefits package

· Clean, modern, and friendly working environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Ability to commute/relocate:

Work Location: In person