Warehouse Receiving Supervisor

Nefco Corp.; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NEFCO Corp. in Ashland, VA seeks a Receiving Supervisor to lead a warehouse receiving team and ensure efficient material flow.

Reporting to the Receiving Manager, you will oversee daily crew routines, coordinate inbound shipments, control inventory, and enforce safety and training initiatives across the operation. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in industrial warehousing/distribution operations
• 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
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and with little supervision
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift up to 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 and hands-on with aptitude for fast-paced environment
• Must have effective interpersonal skills with ability to direct, coach, support and delegate

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth and efficient receiving operations
• Oversee daily routines of assigned crew members
• Assist in developing receiving skills of staff
• Coordinate with Inbound/Inventory Manager to control inventory and minimize errors
• Ensure all inbound shipments are processed for delivery or storage
• Provide a motivating work environment with high performance standards
• Communicate policies and administer corrective action as needed
• Foster teamwork to achieve operational goals
• Accept responsibility for company projects related to responsibilities
• Work with distribution center staff to keep areas clean and orderly
• Complete NEFCO trainings and monitor training initiatives
• Assist in implementing new training and enhancing existing processes
• Maintain safe work practices throughout the operation

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Independent work

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Warehouse layouts

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Reports to – Receiving Manager

Job Summary: Reporting to the Receiving Manager, this position is responsible for all activities relating to receiving operations.

Job Duties:

• Ensure a smooth and consistent operation so material and supplies are stored and slotted in an efficient manner.
• Help to oversee the daily routines of their assigned crew members
• Help in the receiving skill development of all crew members
• Work with Inbound/Inventory Manager to control inventory and work with staff to minimize material ‘can’t finds’ and errors
• Ensure all inbound shipments are processed for customer delivery and or storage.
• Provide motivating work environment for staff with high levels of performance and standards being the norm
• Help in the communication of policies to ensure compliance and consistently administer corrective action as necessary
• Foster communication and teamwork among staff to ensure accomplishment of operational goals.
• Accepts responsibility for company projects that may be indirectly related to his/her area of responsibility
• Works with distribution center team members in order to ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse and processing areas
• 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.
• Ensure that safe work practices are followed, maintaining an overall safe work environment

Details:

• 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 2+ 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 multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stands 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 up to 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 and hands on ‘roll up the sleeves’ type 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