Warehouse Receiving Manager

NEFCO; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Receiving Manager to oversee the receiving processes within a dynamic warehouse environment. This role involves planning, organizing, and monitoring the storage and distribution of materials, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial warehousing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about optimizing warehouse operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial warehousing/distribution operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving processes and ensure efficient operations.
• Oversee staff performance and training in the receiving department.
• Maintain safety and compliance in material handling.

Skills

Industrial warehousing experience

Effective communication

ERP software proficiency

Basic computer skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

Tools

NEFCO's ERP software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Forklifts

Job description

Reports to - Distribution Center Manager

Job Summary: The Receiving Manager is responsible for the receiving processes at NEFCO. This includes all of the associated sub-processes listed below.

• Plan, organize and monitor the receiving, storage and distribution of all items received either from suppliers or production shops
• Ensure a smooth and consistent operation so material and supplies are stored, slotted, and distributed in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external stakeholder requirements
• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in an effective and efficient manner
• Interview and recommend applicants for hire as warehouse and receiving associates
• Plan and coordinate work, training and motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of warehouse and receiving associates
• Ensure associate's ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations
• Coach, record, and discipline as necessary in tandem with the employee handbook
• Develop crew leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned crew members
• Maintain an equipment structure and level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in a safe, effective manner
• Provides appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials
• Research material handling equipment to ensure procurement of the most suitable equipment in terms of performance, safety, reliability, and cost
• Monitor the unloading of all materials into the receiving department
• Ensures materials are staged for counting and inspection
• Confirm receiving reports accurately report material received
• Resolve discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
• Monitor the flow of paperwork from receiving to inventory control for timely data entry
• Oversee the movement of material from receiving to the warehouse in an efficient, effective, and safe manner
• Oversee the supplying of materials to fabrication and stages material for assembly and sub-assembly
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures
• Oversee the rotation of inventories within the warehouse
• Monitor and measure receiving and warehouse performance for accuracy of locator, receiving reporting, movement and storage of material, and transfers to service parts
• Perform ad hoc duties / special requests as assigned
• Continually reorganize products to optimize picking efficiency and minimize errors
• Completion of all assigned NEFCO trainings
• Monitor and enforce all NEFCO training initiatives for associates under your supervision.
• Assist in implementation of new training and enhance existing training processes for associates under your supervision.
• This position manages all employees of the receiving department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department
• Review direct reports' timecards, ensuring employees' time is accurately recorded and complete.
• Approve employee timecards at the end of each period, prior to supervisor deadline.
• Work with employees to resolve errors (missing punches, adjustments, etc.).
• Review and approve PTO requests.
• Monday - Friday (Occasional Saturday)
• Typically, 45-50 hours
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Must have a track record of being a results-oriented person who has worked in industrial warehousing/distribution operations for 5+ years
• Must be effective communicator up, down and across the organization
• High school diploma (or equivalent); college degree preferred
• Ability to use NEFCO's ERP software system
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and little supervision
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for a long period of time
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift as much 50 lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
• Analytical ability including basic math skills
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified
• Must be detail-oriented with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
• Must have effective interpersonal skills with ability to direct, coach, support, and delegate to associates
  
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Warehouse & Production