Warehouse Receiving Supervisor

FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FII in Houston, TX is seeking a Warehouse Receiving Supervisor to oversee inbound goods from unloading to stock routing, ensuring accuracy and safety.

You will lead dock operations, perform quality checks, manage inventory in ERP/WMS (SAP), and supervise warehouse staff, with OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in warehouse or distribution roles.
• 1–3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Proficient with WMS, ERP software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong problem-solving, vendor communication, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Dock Management: Coordinate inbound trailer schedules, prioritize urgent shipments, and optimize freight flow.
• Quality Control: Inspect arriving materials for transit damage, discrepancies, and coordinate with QC or purchasing.
• Inventory & Systems: Verify packing slips and purchase orders, and process goods-receipt transactions in ERP/WMS (SAP).
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate warehouse personnel and forklift operators.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA safety standards, conduct safety meetings, monitor equipment checks, and maintain a clean warehouse.

Skills

WMS

ERP

Excel

Problem solving

Vendor communication

Multitasking

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Function: The Warehouse Receiving Supervisor oversees to intake of goods, overseeing everything from unloading and inspecting shipments to updating digital inventory and routing stock. They ensure inbound freight is processed accurately, safely, and efficiently to prevent supply chain bottlenecks.

Core Responsibilities

• Dock Management: Coordinate inbound trailer schedules, prioritize urgent shipments (e.g., hot shots), and optimize the flow of freight.
• Quality Control: Inspect arriving materials for transit damage, missing items, or specification discrepancies, and coordinate with quality control or purchasing departments.
• Inventory & Systems: Verify packing slips and purchase orders, and process goods-receipt transactions in ERP/WMS systems (such as SAP).
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate warehouse personnel and forklift operators.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA safety standards, conduct daily safety meetings, monitor equipment checks, and maintain a clean warehouse.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: Typically requires 2–5 years of warehouse or distribution experience, with 1–3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, vendor communication skills, and the capacity to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Typical Requirements

• Physical: Ability to stand for long periods and regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Certifications: Active forklift operator certification and OSHA compliance knowledge.

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