Receiving Supervisor

Role Summary The Receiving Supervisor runs the daily inbound operation at our Dallas distribution center. You lead a team of 30+ associates who unload containers and trailers, receive and put away product, replenish pick locations, and handle rework, OS&D, and parts. You own inbound safety, accuracy, and speed, and you keep product moving to the floor so production and shipping never wait on us. Key Responsibilities Receiving & Putaway Schedule and run daily unloading of containers, floor-loaded trailers, and LTL freight. Make sure every receipt is counted, inspected, and posted correctly in the system the same day. Keep dock-to-stock time tight and the dock clear. No backlogs, no detention or demurrage surprises. Work with Traffic & Logistics on appointment scheduling, carrier arrivals, and inbound visibility. Replenishment & Inventory Accuracy Keep pick locations stocked so production and parcel lines don’t stop. Work with ICQA on cycle counts, discrepancies, and root-cause fixes. Hold receiving accuracy and location accuracy to targets. Rework, OS&D & Parts Oversee the handling of overages, shortages, damages, and returns to restock. Make sure parts are received, labeled, and stored so replacement orders ship fast. Direct slide/bag/boxing work and align it with production demand. People & Performance Schedule, coach, and hold 30+ associates accountable, both core team and seasonal peak staff. Hire, train, and onboard temps. Help convert top performers to full-time. Run daily start-up huddles, track productivity by activity, and give regular feedback. Handle attendance, discipline, and performance conversations fairly and on time. Safety & Equipment Enforce safe forklift, pallet jack, and dock practices every shift. Lead safety talks, incident reviews, and corrective actions. Keep the receiving area clean, organized, and audit-ready. Make sure MHE is inspected, charged, and maintained. Planning & Reporting Staff to inbound volume by week and season, including peak ramp-up and post-peak ramp-down. Report daily on volume received, backlog, productivity, and open issues. Find process improvements that cut touches, cost per unit, and dock time. Qualifications 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution supervision, ideally in inbound/receiving. Experience managing a team of 20+, including temporary labor. Working knowledge of a WMS/ERP system (receiving, putaway, inventory adjustments). Strong with Excel and basic productivity metrics. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Able to work a flexible schedule, including peak-season overtime and weekends. Physical Requirements Stand and walk for the full shift in a warehouse environment. Lift up to 50 lbs and work around moving equipment. Work in varying temperatures, including a hot dock in summer.

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