1st Shift Receiving Supervisor

Milgard Manufacturing LLC; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO) & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

MITER Brands is hiring a Receiving Supervisor for 1st shift in Temecula, CA. The role oversees the receiving department, ensures accurate unloading, inspection, and transfer to inventory, and leads the team with a strong emphasis on safety and Lean 5S practices.

Responsibilities include supervising daily activities, training staff, validating documents, improving data accuracy in WMS, and coordinating with purchasing on discrepancies. Requires a High School diploma and WMS experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; APICS certification preferred.
• Strong experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanners, and Excel/Outlook.
• Valid certification to operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
• Proven problem-solving, coordination with purchasing, and calm handling of transactional issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for cross-department collaboration.
• Receiving/handling experience and inventory management knowledge.
• Glass handling knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the receiving department and lead the receiving team.
• Train and onboard new hires on SOPs, safety guidelines, and equipment.
• Schedule tasks based on shipment volumes and communicate performance metrics.
• Verify delivery docs against goods received for accuracy.
• Inspect incoming products for defects and initiate returns or freight claims as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized docks using 5S lean principles.
• Ensure timely data entry into WMS/ERP and support cycle counts.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards in the receiving area.
• Monitor equipment safety and arrange repairs as needed.
• Provide coaching and HR-kind disciplinary actions when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Lean/Six Sigma knowledge

Education

High School diploma

APICS certification preferred

Tools

WMS

RF scanners

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Job Description 1st 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., non-climate-controlled loading docks).

Work Environment

Work performed in a warehouse type facility with temperatures subject to normal environmental conditions.

Hearing protection and safety glasses required, additional safety equipment provided based on specific job.

Work surfaces are primarily concrete with anti-fatigue mats provided where feasible.

Personnel will stand while performing their respective job functions, for up to 12 hours a day.

MITER Brands Overview

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Health & Wellness


• Three comprehensive medical plan options


• Prescription drug coverage


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Teladoc virtual healthcare services


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Annual Wellness Clinic


• Financial Protection


• Company-paid Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Company-paid Short-Term Disability


• Company-paid Long-Term Disability


• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Additional Benefits


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Tuition Reimbursement Program


• Legal Insurance


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet Insurance


• Team Member Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.

Purpose & Vision

WE HAVE ONE PURPOSE: BUILD THE MOST VALUED WINDOW AND DOOR BRAND IN AMERICA. But, like all great things, that journey starts by bringing together a team of the most passionate, experienced and dedicated window experts in the industry. From our team to our customers and our communities, we strive to inspire deeper engagements and new possibilities for all. Because we believe that business is always personal.