Shipping Supervisor

at  Lordco Auto Parts

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure quick picks and special orders are completed and paperwork completed to meet scheduled pick ups.
• Keep completed staged orders segregated and clearly marked so that orders do not get loaded in the wrong truck.
• Manage your direct reports work, including training, coaching, discipline and break coverage.
• Completing Dangerous Goods manifests and Waybills accurately and ensuring pick tickets are with the correct Shipment and the correct placards are displayed on the trucks.
• Digitally file copies of BOL for common carriers along with any other documentation that went with the shipment.
• Ensure trucks are loaded in the most cost-effective way without the opportunity to damage the goods in transit, EI Max the cubic space but do not top load heavy items on crushable goods.
• Ensure all skids are clearly labelled on all four sides with the Store number, name and 1 of.
• Ensure specials are labeled and clearly identified on the shipments.
• Update and e-mail the skid count spreadsheet when the truck departs with a skid count expected to arrive at the stores.
• Track, investigate and correct miss shipped skids.
• Report any issues with the condition of the trucks being loaded to the HD Fleet Manager and the Outbound Warehouse Manager.
• Look for any unsafe practices or work areas and report them to a Safety Committee member.
• Maintain clear communication with truck drivers and common carriers to ensure all logistics processes run smoothly and address any concerns or issues in real time.
• Regularly inspect packed goods for potential quality issues, such as damage or improper labeling, and address any deficiencies before shipping.
• Arrange for the shipping of Canada-bound vendor returns and coordinate the loading of U.S.-bound shipments, ensuring all related documents are promptly submitted to Inventory Team.
• Implement KPIs to measure the efficiency of Shipping team’s performance.
• Identify areas of inefficiency in the loading, and shipment, and suggest improvements to optimize workflow and reduce operational costs.
• Keep current with product knowledge on fragile goods, weights, and packaging.
• Other duties as assigned