Unit Group

1215 Supervisors, Recording, Distributing and Scheduling Occupations

Example Titles

• dispatch logistician
• flight crew scheduling supervisor
• freight forwarding logistician
• head dispatcher
• head shipper
• inventory control supervisor
• logistics supervisor – transportation
• parts service supervisor
• production clerks supervisor
• ramp services supervisor – airport
• stock control supervisor
• supervisor, receiving
• supply control co-ordinator

Main duties

• Co-ordinate, assign and review the work of clerks engaged in the following duties: shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and maintaining inventories of materials, parts and products; processing purchasing transactions; co-ordinating production work; dispatching crews; scheduling transportation crews and routes; operating airport ramp servicing vehicles; and other related activities
• Establish work schedules and procedures and co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments
• Resolve work-related problems and prepare and submit progress and other reports
• Train workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Requisition supplies and materials
• Ensure smooth operation of computer systems, equipment and machinery and arrange for maintenance and repair work
• May perform the same duties as workers supervised.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.

• Several years of experience in the occupation supervised are usually required.

Classified elsewhere

• Supervisors, Mail and Message Distribution Occupations (1214)