Logistics/Dispatch Manager

March 13, 2021 Logistics

Job Overview

Job title: Logistics/Dispatch Manager

Company: Grasslands Group

Job description: We have been asked to exclusively assist an established agricultural equipment and parts manufacturer to find a Logistics/Dispatch Manager for their highly successful and established custom manufacturing/fabrication shop located in beautiful southwest Saskatchewan. Reporting to the GM, you will manage/oversee shipping, receiving, and material handling responsibilities for the organization. You will work, primarily, within a clean and pleasant office environment, along with regular exposure to an active shop floor, physical storage locations, inside and outside, as well as with/around moving machinery.

Your responsibilities in this role will include:

Planning, organizing, directing, managing, and evaluating material management activities
Conduct materials management related to inventory management and purchasing, production management, and warehouse planning functions
Operate Forklifts and associated machinery to move, shipmand receive associated product
Regularly analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability
Review material management operations and develop key performance indicators (KPI) to measure its effectiveness
Regularly work with high regard for safety – improving safety procedures; investigating root causes and determine improvements
Maintain files within their material handling software programs as well as associated paperwork, pick-notes and identifiers
Coach, train, manage, delegate, and appraise the performance of associated department personnel

To ensure the highest probability of success in this position, the following requirements have been identified:

2+ years’ experience in a lead, supervisory or management level position
5+ years’ experience working within a materials management/warehouse/supply chain environment
A mechanical aptitude to comprehend materials required from design to end-product
Ability to effectively manage priorities; ensure the timely and accurate completion of assignments
Ability to work with minimal supervision; take the initiative to get tasks done
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Accurate, detail-oriented focus supported by strong organizational and administrative skills
Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Soft-skilled generally required for a Logistics/Dispatch Manager with this client include:

Ability to adapt to changing priorities; multi-tasking; a can-do attitude
Positive and cooperative team player
Analytical
Relationship building skills

Does this sound like your forte? In return for what you bring to the table, our client offers:

Challenge
Variety
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Matching RRSP program
Bonus program
Allowances for education, wellness, and safety
Clear onboarding to clarify duties and expectations
Performance evaluation and wage review policies

If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you personally might like more information on, contact Ed at Know someone else who may be interested? Consider our !

NOTE: Candidates applying for this position must have the proper work authorization to work in Canada in order to be considered for this position. Canada visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, we will not consider your job application as we are not licensed to assist with immigration. Those with temporary work permits or those located outside of Canada will not be retained in our database.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview would be contacted. As per Grasslands Group of Companies Privacy Policy, all correspondence is confidential.

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Expected salary:

Location: Swift Current, SK

Job date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:45:16 GMT