Warehouse Receiving Supervisor

Nefco Corp.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NEFCO Corp. in New Albany, OH is seeking a dedicated Receiving Operations Lead to join our warehouse team.

Reporting to the Receiving Manager, you will oversee daily receiving activities, ensure accurate put-away, coordinate with inventory staff, and drive safety and productivity in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, training of crew, adherence to policies, and effective communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in industrial warehousing/distribution operations.
• Effective communication up, down and across the organization.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system and warehouse layouts for planning.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation; materials stored and slotted efficiently.
• Oversee daily routines of assigned crew members.
• Assist in developing receiving skills of crew.
• Coordinate with Inbound/Inventory Manager to control inventory and reduce errors.
• Ensure inbound shipments are processed for delivery or storage.
• Maintain a motivating environment with high performance standards.
• Communicate policies and administer corrective action as necessary.
• Foster teamwork to achieve operational goals.
• Support company projects related to area of responsibility.
• Coordinate with distribution center staff to keep warehouse clean and organized.
• Complete NEFCO trainings and enforce training initiatives.
• Assist in implementing new training and enhancing existing processes.
• Ensure safe work practices and a safe environment.

Skills

Results oriented

Effective communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Supervision

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

NEFCO ERP software

Microsoft 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