Shipping and Receiving Supervisor -2nd Shift

ebm-papst; Telford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Professional Development

Job summary

ebm-papst is seeking a Detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to lead our warehouse team in Telford, UK. You will oversee receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials, ensure 100% inventory accuracy, and coordinate with procurement and cycle counting teams.

The role requires 3+ years in warehousing with 1–2 years in supervision and strong experience with WMS, SAP/ERP, and RF scanning. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, a 2nd shift schedule (3:30pm–12:00am),

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse, logistics or distribution.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency with WMS, SAP/ERP systems and RF scanning workflows.
• Strong communication and math skills; ability to resolve variances.
• Forklift certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and schedule warehouse staff to ensure safe, accurate operations.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics and ensure PO accuracy and carrier schedules.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with the warehouse tracking system and cycle counts.
• Verify documents (BOLs, packing slips) and ensure data integrity in digital systems.
• Enforce OSHA standards and maintain a clean, organized warehouse using 5S.

Tools

WMS

SAP

ERP

RF scanning

Job description

Detail-oriented Shipping and Receiving Supervisor to oversee our warehouse logistics operations. In this role, you will lead the warehouse team to ensure safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, and dispatch of materials. You will be responsible for optimization of material flow, team safety compliance, logistics documentation, and close coordination with internal procurement and cycle counting teams to maintain 100% inventory accuracy.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead, train, and schedule the warehouse staff. Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
• Inbound & Outbound Logistics: Oversee daily loading and unloading operations. Ensure all incoming freight matches purchase orders and outbound shipments meet carrier schedules and client specifications.
• Inventory Support: Work with the inventory team to help maintain inventory accuracy by ensuring all received and shipped materials are accurately recorded in the warehouse tracking system.
• Documentation & Compliance: Verify manifests, bills of lading (BOL), packing slips, and customs documentation. Ensure complete data integrity in our digital inventory systems.
• Safety & Organization: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA regulations and company safety standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and optimized warehouse footprint (5S standards).
• Vendor & Carrier Coordination: Communicate with freight carriers, couriers, and internal departments to resolve delivery delays, damages, or routing issues efficiently.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and RF scanning workflows.
• Logistics Knowledge: Strong understanding of freight carrier shipping procedures, LTL/FTL routing, domestic logistics documentation, and inventory management practices.
• Communication & Math: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Solid foundational math and analytical skills to resolve complex inventory and shipping variances.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work in varying warehouse climates, and safely lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Equipment Certification: Active forklift certification (or ability to quickly re-certify) is highly preferred.

Reporting Structure/Schedule:

Reports To: Shipping/Receiving Manager

Schedule: 2nd Shift, 3:30pm - 12:00am, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime and weekends as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match contributions
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Professional development and internal advancement pathways within EBM