Receiving Supervisor

The Receiving Supervisor supervises all functions associated with Inbound activity in the Distribution Center to include scheduling, material handling, and associated administrative duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine best practices for inbound and other functions in the facility
• Implement and support continuous improvement programs to reduce cost and increase productivity.
• Plans and coordinates work, trains employees as needed.
• Ensures warehouse is a clean and safe work environment: complies with all health and safety regulations in accordance with company policy
• Continuously monitor the performance and activities of the warehouse and submits suggestions to enhance performance through individual or team efforts
• Provides leadership by establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices and safety conscious behavior.
• Issue performance appraisals and disciplinary write ups
• Determines if product is damaged and require QA audit or repacking
• Communicate with other departments such as purchasing, logistics and account management to resolve issues.
• Aid in interviews and other staffing activities
• Ensures daily loading and unloading of trucks; liaison between common carriers, warehouse and office personnel.
• Ensures all paperwork associated with inbound shipments is processed according to procedures
• Oversee the checking of incoming product against documentation to verify accuracy, sort products, checks for damages and prepares it for put away.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Demonstrate ability to complete all tasks with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-up
• Ensure professional, accurate and timely communication to complete tasks and resolve issues
• Oversee all phases of assigned projects to ensure completion within budget and schedule

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of receiving experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Strong knowledge of inbound receiving processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Experience with multiple inbound shipping methods, including parcel, LTL, FTL, container, and intermodal shipments.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanning technology.
• Familiarity with dimensioning equipment and software, such as Cubiscan, preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and perform effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Sound business judgment and a professional approach to workplace interactions.
• Willingness and ability to continuously learn and stay current on new procedures, systems, equipment, and operational methods.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform other physical activities associated with a warehouse/distribution environment.