Inventory & Receiving Leader — Lean Ops & Safety

ADUSA Transportation; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 106,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ADUSA Transportation in Manchester, CT seeks an Inventory & Receiving Manager to lead inventory and receiving operations, ensure accuracy, safety, and timely movement of products across campus. This hands-on role oversees supervisors and staff, partnering with multiple departments to deliver exceptional service for our retail partners and customers.

The position emphasizes building high-performing teams, adhering to Lean practices, and driving continuous improvement to optimize throughput,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of management experience in a distribution or warehouse environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory and receiving operations.
• Familiarity with WMS and supporting systems (RF, voice selection, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent (college degree or equivalent experience preferred).
• Certified on powered industrial equipment (where applicable).
• Ability to work across all shifts and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supervisors responsible for day-to-day inventory and receiving operations.
• Ensure production standards are consistently met or exceeded while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Align staffing and scheduling with inbound and outbound volume demands.
• Partner with Transportation, Shipping, and campus departments to ensure the timely, safe, and accurate movement of product.
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for inventory and receiving under the direction of the Campus Manager.
• Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing, engaged workforce.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop supervisors and associates at all levels.
• Conduct performance planning, coaching, evaluations as needed.
• Serve as a mentor, coach, and trainer for supervisors and trainees progressing through the DLOT curriculum.
• Communicate company values, goals, policies, and initiatives clearly and consistently.
• Serve as a change agent, driving lean education, adoption, and sustainability within assigned operations.
• Aggressively identify and eliminate waste and inefficiencies.
• Target improvement opportunities that enhance throughput, reduce cost, and improve the working environment.
• Foster a continuous improvement mindset, encouraging associate-driven ideas and innovation.
• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Minimize workplace accidents and injuries through proactive leadership and accountability.
• Hold associates accountable for delivering the highest quality product to our customers.
• Manage labor costs while improving productivity and operational efficiency.
• Plan, develop, and execute budget and operational goals.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting and insights to the Campus Manager and leadership team.
• Recommend and implement process and procedural improvements that drive measurable results.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

WMS

RF scanning

Voice picking

Job description

ADUSA Transportation in Manchester, CT seeks an Inventory & Receiving Manager to lead inventory and receiving operations, ensure accuracy, safety, and timely movement of products across campus. This hands-on role oversees supervisors and staff, partnering with multiple departments to deliver exceptional service for our retail partners and customers.

The position emphasizes building high-performing teams, adhering to Lean practices, and driving continuous improvement to optimize throughput,