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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 with high volume, high SKU counts.
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.
Ability to work in warehouse environment with varying temperatures