Job Description
Posted Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 2:00 a.m.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Logistics Supervisor at Stella-Jones is responsible for overseeing all phases of the Western Canada Finished Goods Yard operations and dispatching to ensure goals are met safely and efficiently. This individual is also responsible for the supervision of all Shippers & Receivers within Western Canada, as well as ensuring that the finished goods yard operates both safely and environmentally compliant, whilst effectively and efficiently working within the guideline of the administrative policies and procedures.

This position is open due to an internal promotion and will be based onsite at one of the following Stella Jones locations:

• New Westminster, BC
• Prince George, BC
• Carseland, Alberta

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5+ years of overall Logistics work experience
• 2+ years of specialized trucking experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Team leadership / supervisory experience
• Rail experience
• Lumber / wood products experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or related field

• Responsible for optimizing delivery routes. Looks for opportunities in efficiencies throughout the operation, delivery, yard and reports monthly on feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Responsible for monitoring all Finished Goods Yard functions to conform to company policies.
• Responsible for dispatching drivers/in-out bound carriers to and from the Finished Goods Yard as needed to supply on-time, cost effective service and coordinate with customer service, drivers, yard coordinators and driver supervisor.
• Track truck movements to assure that we have a method of monitoring on time pick up and on time delivery.
• Communicate and resolve issues, problems and concerns with drivers and customers as it relates to service deliveries, claims, directions, driver paperwork, permits and other issues.
• Look for opportunities to use combined company drivers and contracted carriers to minimize freight cost.
• Defines high volume one- and two-way freight lanes and works to develop advantageous sourcing strategies for each specific freight lane
• On-call support for company driver questions and needs as they arise including 3rd party drivers and storm response team
• Responsible for Finished Goods Yard inventory; performing regular cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Partner with all internal corporate support resources to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations to achieve results.
• Knowledge of all company safety, Department of Transportation (DOT) and yard Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) programs.
• Participates and contributes to company safety program.
• Manage five Shippers & Receivers within Western Canada to ensure standard transportation processes are followed.
• Responsible for performance management, training, vacation requests, recruitment, etc. for the Shippers and Receivers in conjunction with the Plant Managers.