DISPATCH SUPERVISOR - TRANSPORTATION

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Sage Logistics Ltd. is a transportation company that provides its customers with great security, facilities, speed, etc. We strive to achieve what no other transportation company can possibly provide its customers with and that is the 'entire package'. That includes Security, Safety, Reliability, and Speed. We offer a personal touch in client relationships and a dynamic working environment. We take pride in the professionalism and efficiency of our staff and drivers. All employees and clients are treated with the utmost respect and are encouraged to develop their own initiatives.

COMPANY OPERATING NAME: Sage Logistics Ltd.

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 33654 Cherry Ave, Mission, BC V2V 2V6 Canada

JOB SUMMARY:

We are looking to employ a Dispatch Supervisor for our growing transportation company.

Our ideal candidate for the Dispatch Supervisor role embodies efficiency, responsibility, and dedication. This individual will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and overseeing the operational logistics of our organization. As the key figure in our supply chain management, the Dispatch Supervisor will be tasked with coordinating and monitoring crew activities and routes. The overarching objective is to effectively manage the entire order cycle, from inception to delivery, with the aim of fostering business development, ensuring sustainability, and maximizing customer satisfaction.

JOB TITLE: Dispatch Supervisor

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES:

• Coordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products; dispatching crews; scheduling transportation crews and routes
• Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization, establish work schedules and procedures, resolve work-related issues, prepare and submit progress and other reports and co-ordinate activities with other supply-chain work units or departments
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Ensure smooth operation of trucking equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work
• Ensure regular fuel supplies and spare parts of vehicles available.
• Oversee the setting of transportation service rates and monitor revenue
• Negotiate for services and preferential rates
• Establish and implement policies and standards for the transportation and storage of goods
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Resolve various problems and related complaints and implement corrective measures and process improvements
• Monitor company's or department's performance, prepare reports for senior management, and plan for changes to schedules and policies
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• May conduct performance reviews of supervised workers.
• May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of secondary school is required
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate in English

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting for extended periods
• Willing to travel overnight, cross-border and for extended periods

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and Judgement
• Must be a team player, reliable and organized
• Must be available for all hours of operations and shifts including overtime and weekend work as required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent Full-time, Long-term.

WAGES:  $31.35/Hour

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week

OVERTIME: One and one-half times the regular wage rate as per provincial regulations.

BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Insurance from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board covered by employer.
• Vacation pay as per provincial regulations will be paid each payday on a semi-monthly basis.

Preference given to applicants who are Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, Asylum Seekers with valid open work permit, New Immigrants, Indigenous Persons / Aboriginals, Visible Minorities and Vulnerable Youth.

If interested in this position, please apply by email at sagelogistics123@gmail.com or by mail to 33654 Cherry Ave, Mission, BC V2V2V6 Canada with resume and cover letter.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.