Description
Production logistics coordinators coordinate and expedite the flow of work within an establishment, prepare work and production schedules and monitor the progress of production and construction projects. Transportation logistics coordinators coordinate and monitor the movement of products and ensure that products are shipped and received on schedule. They are employed by manufacturing and construction companies and other industrial establishments.
Job Titles
- Construction schedule coordinator
- Production controller
- Production expediter
- Production scheduler
Main Duties
- Plan and oversee operational logistics of supply-chain work units or departments
- Consult with production supervisor to schedule production runs in a cost and time-efficient manner
- Communicate regularly with other production coordinators, warehouse, production and construction supervisors and purchasing and inventory clerks to coordinate activities between warehouses, production floors, construction sites or other supply chain work units or departments
- Maintains inventory of materials and parts needed to complete production
- Prepare and maintain various reports on the progress of work, materials used, rates of production and other production information, using manual or computerized systems.
Workplaces
- Manufacturing and construction companies
- Other industrial establishments
Skills
- Coordinating
- Management of Material Resources
- Monitoring
- Negotiating
- Problem Solving
Abilities
- Problem Identification
- Categorization Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Fluency of Ideas
- Inductive Reasoning
Personal Attributes
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Independence
Similar Occupations
- Production logistics workers (14402)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Moderate for production and transportation logistics coordinators (NOC 13201) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Production and transportation logistics coordinators play a key role in managing the movement of goods and services across industries like trucking, warehousing, emergency services, and manufacturing. As the Island population grows and e-commerce expands, demand for skilled coordinators is expected to remain healthy—especially in sectors like supply chain logistics and public safety. However, the rise of automated dispatch systems and app-based platforms in industries like taxi and delivery services may reduce opportunities in those areas. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential, and those with industry-specific knowledge will have a competitive edge in this evolving field.
Here are some key facts about Production and transportation logistics coordinators in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Production and transportation logistics coordinators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS 336): 28%
- Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 25%
- Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 19%
- Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 14%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8%
- 56% of production and transportation logistics coordinators work all year, while 43% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 73% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 27% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: n/a
- bachelor’s degree: 44% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $20.54 | $29.14 | $32.22 |
| Canada | $21.63 | $29.49 | $44.79 |
Training
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