Overnight Receiving Supervisor
About The Position
The Overnight Receiving Supervisor directs and oversees warehouse operations at a retail store. The role supervises warehouse specialists, order pickers, and forklift operators, and manages the daily freight schedule according to customer and inventory needs. It is responsible for productive, cost-efficient shipping and receiving, warehouse safety and equipment, inventory handling, employee training and performance, and coordination with other departments. The employee frequently works in a warehouse environment around moving vehicles, where noise is typically moderate to noisy.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of previous supervisory experience; warehouse or distribution center experience is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, team-building, delegation, and follow-up skills.
- Ability to work with and maintain effective working relationships with other company departments.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Competence in basic mathematical calculations.
- Strong computer skills and ability to work in Windows-based systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet established deadlines.
- Availability to work extended hours, especially during peak seasons.
Responsibilities
- Schedule warehouse personnel daily to ensure appropriate staffing for productive and cost-efficient shipping and receiving.
- Direct daily warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, maintenance, and inventory control.
- Manage warehouse Storage Buy transactions, receiving errors, and product staging.
- Maintain warehouse equipment through preventive maintenance programs and communicate necessary repairs to CEM and/or the Operations Manager.
- Ensure warehouse personnel have safe and efficient equipment for distribution work.
- Manage warehouse safety programs and maintain a safe, clean workplace in accordance with OSHA and applicable local and state regulations.
- Ensure associates are trained and follow standard operating procedures.
- Handle progressive discipline, including counseling and oral and written warnings, and support a productive labor climate.
- Respond to general employee inquiries and solve problems.
- Coordinate with other departments to facilitate efficient warehouse operations.
- Complete required Activity Reports for management.
- Monitor the flow of paperwork from Receiving to the Inventory Control Specialist for timely data entry.
- Resolve discrepancies involving shipping documents, invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
- Execute the Storage Buy Audit COP.
- Ensure products are staged for counting and inspection, stored properly to conserve space and meet safety procedures, and rotated within the warehouse.
- Perform other related duties as directed by management.
Benefits
- Bonus opportunities and career advancement opportunities at every level.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Referral Bonus Program.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility criteria.
- Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates.
- Paid holidays plus a personal holiday.
- Paid Volunteer Time Off starting on Day 1.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
