Industrial Shipping Receiving Manager

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Manager for a client in the south Houston, TX region. The role leads Receiving, ensuring material is verified, received, and stocked, and delegates workload to department leads and personnel.

Responsibilities include coordinating inbound shipments, maintaining safety and organization, and training staff on processes. The position requires English fluency and PVF industry experience.

Qualifications

• Speak and read English. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• 3+ years PVF industry experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and standing to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Receiving Department operations and ensure material is verified, received, and stocked.
• Train and supervise a team of 7–10 employees.
• Communicate with Sales, QC, and Imports to coordinate inbound shipments.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and organize docking areas.
• Train staff on department work instructions and quality processes.

Skills

English proficiency

PVF industry experience

Reading specs

Physical ability

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

EHC is currently looking for a Shipping & Receiving Manager for a client in the south Houston, TX region.

Position Summary:

Leads overall operational activities pertaining to the Receiving Department. Ensures material is verified, received, and stocked. Effectively delegate’s workload to department leads and personnel. All while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the Responsibilities of “Inbound Manager”:

• Ensure all department equipment is in proper working condition (forklifts, pickers, crane, hand tools, etc.)
• Effectively communicates with department supervisors and upper management.
• Utilizes email to communicate with Receiving, Front Office, and Sales Departments.
• Manages Daily operational reports to identify workload and utilize OT as needed.
• Coordinates with Sales on any request, priority levels, and any issues that may arise.
• Coordinates with Sales/Imports on inbound shipments (flatbeds, Motor freight, hot shots, etc.).
• Coordinates with QC on material discrepancies and non-conforming material.
• Process and handles inbound shipments by effectively communicating with Sales, Department Supervisors, and QC.
• Supports Inbound traffic by efficiently unloading material in a timely manner.
• Effectively trains personnel on company processes and procedures, submits training records, and identifies areas that need additional training.
• Attends production meetings to identify departmental issues and discuss ways to correct them.
• Identifies areas of improvement while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Manages receiving personnel on unloading, sorting, verification, and stocking processes.
• Effectively organizes and manages a team of 7 to 10 employees.
• Duties are not limited to those described above and may be expanded as needed.

INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES CRITICAL TO PROCESS QUALITY:

Material Verification and Documentation:

• Visual Inspection
• Heat number(s) of each line item written on the Vessel paperwork.
• Marking on the material matches what is written on the receiving paperwork.
• Vessel Advance is properly filled out.
• Ensure information on the material matches what was to arrive.
• Ensure the correct quantities are recieved.

Coordinates with imports:

• Quantity discrepancies on incoming material.

Container and Truckloads:

• Ensure vehicles are correctly unloaded in a timely manner.
• Visual verification of all bundles unloaded.

Receiving Department:

• Ensure area is organized and clear for forklift traffic.
• All incoming material is placed in the correct lanes for stocking.
• Daily Checks for incoming material scheduled.

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

QMS:

• Train on Department Work Instructions & Job Scope.
• Train on Quality Policy and Department Processes.
• Process Flow
• Conduct meetings and submit training records.
• Quarterly competency reviews on personnel.
• Effectively identify areas that need additional training.

Safety:

• Hold brief daily safety meetings with department personnel.
• Maintain clear aisle ways and organize racks and dock space.
• Maintain equipment checklists.
• Quarterly maintenance on equipment (hand tools, pickers, forklifts, etc.)
• Enforces and monitors “Lock-out/Tag-out” protocol.
• Communicates equipment breakdowns and safety hazards to upper management and HSE.
• Ongoing responsibility of creating and implementing a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Speak and read English. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• 3+ years PVF industry experience.
• Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
• Must have average reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Able to stand and operate a variety of equipment as assigned.
• Takes initiative and can work independently.
• Requires a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities.