Position:Receiving Supervisor
Location: 2525 Esters Blvd
Suite 100
Job Id:921
# of Openings:1
Role Summary
The Receiving Supervisor runs the daily inbound operation at our Dallas distribution center. You lead a team of 30+ associates who unload containers and trailers, receive and put away product, replenish pick locations, and handle rework, OS&D, and parts. You own inbound safety, accuracy, and speed, and you keep product moving to the floor so production and shipping never wait on us.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving & Putaway
- Schedule and run daily unloading of containers, floor-loaded trailers, and LTL freight.
- Make sure every receipt is counted, inspected, and posted correctly in the system the same day.
- Keep dock-to-stock time tight and the dock clear. No backlogs, no detention or demurrage surprises.
- Work with Traffic & Logistics on appointment scheduling, carrier arrivals, and inbound visibility.
Replenishment & Inventory Accuracy
- Keep pick locations stocked so production and parcel lines don’t stop.
- Work with ICQA on cycle counts, discrepancies, and root-cause fixes.
- Hold receiving accuracy and location accuracy to targets.
Rework, OS&D & Parts
- Oversee the handling of overages, shortages, damages, and returns to restock.
- Make sure parts are received, labeled, and stored so replacement orders ship fast.
- Direct slide/bag/boxing work and align it with production demand.
People & Performance
- Schedule, coach, and hold 30+ associates accountable, both core team and seasonal peak staff.
- Hire, train, and onboard temps. Help convert top performers to full-time.
- Run daily start-up huddles, track productivity by activity, and give regular feedback.
- Handle attendance, discipline, and performance conversations fairly and on time.
Safety & Equipment
- Enforce safe forklift, pallet jack, and dock practices every shift.
- Lead safety talks, incident reviews, and corrective actions.
- Keep the receiving area clean, organized, and audit-ready.
- Make sure MHE is inspected, charged, and maintained.
Planning & Reporting
- Staff to inbound volume by week and season, including peak ramp-up and post-peak ramp-down.
- Report daily on volume received, backlog, productivity, and open issues.
- Find process improvements that cut touches, cost per unit, and dock time.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution supervision, ideally in inbound/receiving.
- Experience managing a team of 20+, including temporary labor.
- Working knowledge of a WMS/ERP system (receiving, putaway, inventory adjustments).
- Strong with Excel and basic productivity metrics.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including peak-season overtime and weekends.
Physical Requirements
- Stand and walk for the full shift in a warehouse environment.
- Lift up to 50 lbs and work around moving equipment.
- Work in varying temperatures, including a hot dock in summer.