Receiving Lead: Inventory Integrity & Lean Ops Training

Nortek; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Receiving Lead to coordinate daily receiving operations at our Dyersburg, TN facility. You will supervise receiving staff, verify material accuracy, and ensure timely ERP transactions to support production and customers.

You will lead safety-focused processes, partner with Purchasing and Quality, and drive continuous improvement in dock utilization and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in receiving, warehouse, logistics, distribution, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience serving as a lead, coordinator, trainer, or informal team leader preferred.
• Experience with receiving domestic and international shipments.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with shipping documents, packing slips, bills of lading, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Experience using ERP systems and inventory management software, preferably Syteline CSI.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to train and coach team members in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment across all receiving dock, warehouse, and material handling activities.
• Provide daily direction and support to receiving personnel to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to priorities.
• Coordinate inbound shipments, unloading activities, and receiving schedules with carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, packing slips, bills of lading, and receiving documentation.
• Process receipts in the ERP system and ensure timely and accurate inventory transactions.
• Coordinate nonconforming material activities, including documentation, segregation, and communication with Purchasing and Quality teams.
• Support material identification, labeling, traceability, and inventory accuracy requirements.
• Monitor dock operations to ensure materials are unloaded, staged, and moved efficiently to appropriate locations.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies, shortages, overages, damages, and supplier-related issues.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control and Materials teams to support cycle counts, inventory audits, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Maintain receiving documentation and records in accordance with company procedures and audit requirements.
• Train and onboard team members on receiving processes, ERP transactions, safety requirements, and equipment operation.
• Maintain organized receiving areas, staging locations, and warehouse housekeeping standards in accordance with 5S principles.
• Support safe operation and maintenance of forklifts, overhead cranes, scissor lifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve receiving processes, dock utilization, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Receiving operations

Inventory control

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred

Tools

Syteline CSI

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking a Receiving Lead to coordinate daily receiving operations at our Dyersburg, TN facility. You will supervise receiving staff, verify material accuracy, and ensure timely ERP transactions to support production and customers.

You will lead safety-focused processes, partner with Purchasing and Quality, and drive continuous improvement in dock utilization and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.