Warehouse Receiving Supervisor

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII is looking for a Warehouse Receiving Supervisor in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will oversee the intake of goods and ensure efficient processing to prevent supply chain bottlenecks. Key responsibilities include managing dock schedules, performing quality control checks, and leading a warehouse team.

The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience in warehousing, strong technical skills with WMS and ERP software, and excellent problem-solving abilities. A forklift operator certification is a must.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of warehouse or distribution experience.
• 1-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound trailer schedules and prioritize urgent shipments.
• Inspect arriving materials for damage and discrepancies.
• Verify packing slips and process goods-receipt transactions.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate warehouse personnel.
• Enforce safety standards and maintain a clean warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Vendor communication

Multitasking

Tools

Forklift operator certification

Job description

Job Function:

The Warehouse Receiving Supervisor oversees the 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.