Logistics Supervisor

Logistics - VSL Offices

Full-time

Presence: On site

Contract position : No

Description
At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system and a huge part of this is achieved by delivering fresh, local, responsible food directly to our customers every single day. To continue operating smoothly, we’re looking for someone who’s a natural leader and problem solver with a strong personality to join the team. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Logistics Supervisor is responsible for daily tasks that involve managing both our pick-up points and home deliveries.
Responsibilities
Keep up with weekly and daily reporting;
Problem solve with transport contractor company managers;
Updating the routes daily to optimize, and accommodate customer requests;
Collaborate with the Operations team regarding truck or trailer loading challenges and other operations or logistics issues;
Supervise communications with pick-up points;
Daily and weekly follow-ups with the transport contractors;
Work in coordination with the customer service dispatcher and continuously update the Customer Service department about changes;
Report for truck and home deliveries for the previous week (transport billing);
Administer penalties to subcontractors for violations, and follow up to ensure the best quality of service;
Enforce laws and guidelines such as CNESST guidelines;
Daily checks on the loading dock and basement after loading.
Requirements
Great attention to detail and accuracy;
A natural leader;
Strong personality;
Capable of managing and enforcing regulations and formal instructions;
This person should be ready to step in and take action when needed (if there is a problem at 10 pm you’ll go out there and do something about it);
Strategic and logistical thinker;
Good negotiator;
Comfortable pushing back;
Problem solver;
Great work ethic.
Schedule
40 hours per week from Monday to Friday with morning and evening shifts available, overtime is sometimes required.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary to be determined based on experience and knowledge of the candidate;
You’ll be eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental and disability programs after completion of the probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms);
Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling, covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);
30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.

Join our team

Lufa Farms is working to transform the way we feed cities and the world - and it’s not a challenge that we take lightly. We’re always looking for doers who believe in our mission and who are ready to roll up their sleeves, work hard, and grow with us. Think you’ve got what it takes? We’d love to hear from you.

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