Receiving Supervisor

Europastry USA; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Europastry USA is seeking a Receiving Supervisor for our New Jersey location. The role focuses on planning and controlling receiving, raw material warehouse, and inventory accuracy to support production and inter-plant replenishments.

The ideal candidate will manage cycle counts, lead a safety-conscious team, and coordinate with Corporate Purchasing to ensure efficient material flow and cost-effective purchasing. This on-site position offers growth opportunities within a global bakery company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory, or material handling.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, inventory control, cycle counting, material replenishment, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory; coordinate replenishment with Corporate Purchasing to ensure accuracy and cost-effective purchasing.
• Oversee warehouse, shipping, receiving, storage, and material replenishment operations; ensure timely movement to production lines and accurate records.
• Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts and reporting; drive continuous accuracy improvements toward cycle count certification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve productivity, and standardize processes.
• Supervise and develop warehouse and receiving staff; foster a safe, productive, high-performing team.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to meet operational goals and optimize warehouse efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth? Europastry is a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles with locations worldwide! The bakery business is our passion, and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.

We are searching for a motivated & experienced Receiving Supervisor

The Receiving Supervisor is responsible for the planning, organizing and controlling of the receiving, raw material warehouse. Maintaining inventory accuracy and planning replenishments between facilities to ensure supply is a key requirement. This includes preparing schedules for shipping between manufacturing plants and receiving materials to control flow of goods and regulate warehouse space. In addition, this position is accountable for all warehouse inventory accuracy and cycle counting routines to drive accurate perpetual records on the material stored in the warehouse. This leader also is responsible for leading the materials replenishment for NJ location - working with corporate purchasing and plant production with responsibility to ensure materials are delivered to point-of-use per standard work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory using ERP reports and pull inventory concepts to support production requirements, while coordinating replenishment with Corporate Purchasing to ensure inventory accuracy, compliance, and cost-effective purchasing.
• Oversee all warehouse, shipping, receiving, storage, and material replenishment operations, ensuring timely movement of materials to production lines, inventory control, product loss prevention, accurate shipping/receiving, and adherence to established standard work.
• Maintain inventory integrity through cycle count programs, inventory reporting, scrap processing, and continuous monitoring of inventory accuracy, with the long-term objective of achieving cycle count certification.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity, optimize replenishment methods, and standardize warehouse and material handling processes.
• Supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate warehouse and receiving personnel by assigning work, monitoring performance, motivating employees, and fostering a safe, productive, and high-performing team.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to support operational goals, maximize warehouse efficiency, and ensure effective planning, organization, delegation, and execution of daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies, GMPs, OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, SQF requirements, food safety standards, and workplace safety practices, while maintaining the knowledge necessary to recognize, prevent, and address food safety hazards.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of warehouse, shipping/receiving, inventory, or material handling experience, with 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, inventory control, cycle counting, material replenishment, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, motivate, and develop employees while effectively assigning and monitoring daily work activities.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, maintain inventory accuracy, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Purchasing, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), SQF, and food safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and quality-focused work environment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Growth Opportunities: We develop and promote our people-we love watching our bakers grow.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, 401(k), FSA, PTO, and more.
• Fast paced, innovative environment
• Bakers' perks include product benefits!