1st Shift Receiving Supervisor

Job Description 1 st Shift Receiving Supervisor Pay Range: $76,000 - $94,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications Location : Temecula, CA 92590 Shift/Work Schedule : The approximate work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday from 6:00am – 3:00pm. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business, and may include Saturdays during peak production times. Responsibilities The Receiving Supervisor coordinates and oversees the daily operations of the receiving department. This role ensures that all incoming materials and shipments are unloaded, inspected, verified, and safely transferred into inventory with accuracy and efficiency. The supervisor also leads, trains, and schedules receiving personnel while enforcing strict safety and compliance standards. Operations Management Supervise the daily unloading, sorting, and staging of all incoming materials and products. Verify delivery documentation (e.g., packing slips, bills of lading, purchase orders) against actual goods received to ensure accuracy. Inspect incoming products for defects, damages, or discrepancies, and proactively initiate the returns process or file freight claims when necessary. Maintain organization and cleanliness of the receiving docks and staging areas by applying lean principles like 5S practices. Team Leadership & Personnel Schedule and assign daily tasks to the receiving team based on expected shipment volumes. Train and onboard new hires on standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and equipment operation. Conduct team briefings of each shift to communicate performance metrics, workloads, and safety notices. Monitor employee performance, deliver constructive coaching, and administer HR disciplinary actions when required. Inventory & Data Control Ensure prompt data entry of all received goods into the company’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP. Investigate inventory discrepancies between physical counts and system records to implement corrective actions. Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits Safety & Compliance Enforce OSHA compliance and company-specific industrial safety standards across the receiving area. Inspect material handling equipment (like forklifts, crane, pallet jacks, and scanners) to ensure they are safe for operation, arrange repairs of any defects. Identify unsafe warehouse practices or conditions and make immediate adjustments to prevent injury. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Qualifications High School diploma required; some college preferred APICS certification preferred System Proficiency: Strong experience utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS) platforms, RF scanners, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook). Equipment Certification: Valid certification to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks. Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve delivery disputes, coordinate with purchasing team, and handle transactional issues calmly. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle inter-departmental collaboration. Material receiving/handling experience Inventory management and control experience Glass handling and/or glass knowledge a plus Essential Abilities Compute basic math problems to include fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Mechanical aptitude and ability to read a tape measure. Good hand eye coordination and the ability to discern colors. Ability to work in, and promote, a team environment. Capable of lifting up to 100 pounds Ability to work in, and promote a team environment. Physical Demands Ability to stand and walk on a concrete warehouse floor for long periods. Ability to safely lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds. Flexibility to work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions (e.g.,…

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