Receiving Supervisor - Day Shift

Michael Foods Inc.•Gaylord, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Michael Foods, Inc. located in Gaylord, Minnesota is Minnesota's Healthy Heartland! Gaylord is located in south central Minnesota about an hour west of the Twin Cities and 35 minutes from Mankato, Hutchinson, and New Ulm. As the County Seat, Gaylord is the "Hub of Sibley County." Our location produces liquid egg, hardcook egg, and precooked egg such as scrambled, patties and omelets. This is an onsite role located at the Michael Foods facility in Gaylord MN. This is a Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm role with weekends as needed depending on the business need. POSITION SUMMARY: The Receiving Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of receiving operations across two facilities. This role oversees the receiving team, ensures adherence to standard work and inventory processes, and supports procurement activities as a backup. The Receiving Supervisor reports to the Scheduling/Purchasing Manager and is accountable for execution of receiving workflows, inventory accuracy, and material availability to support plant operations. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Experience in warehouse, receiving, or supply chain operations
ERP/SAP experience required
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead and work on projects in a team environment and across functions.
Highly motivated individual able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Front line supervision of receiving operations across multiple facilities
Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to receiving team members
Ensure adherence to receiving workflows, SOPs, and inventory control processes
Plan, organize, staff, train, support, and maintain control of receiving activities
Act as the primary point of contact between receiving, procurement, and operations
Serve as backup resource for procurement functions
Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Supervise day-to-day receiving operations across two facilities, including unloading, verification, and system transactions
Ensure all materials are accurately received against purchase orders and documented per standard work processes
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 12 receiving employees, including training, performance management, and scheduling
Ensure timely and accurate SAP/ERP transactions for goods receipt and inventory movements
Maintain inventory accuracy through process compliance, discrepancy resolution, and coordination with inventory control
Coordinate dock activities and material flow to support production schedules
Enforce adherence to safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices
Create and manage purchase orders in support of plant operations when procurement coverage is needed
Coordinate with vendors on delivery timing, shortages, and urgent material needs
Support procurement processes including PO execution, tracking, and issue resolution
Assist with maintaining purchasing and material master data accuracy in ERP systems
Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to align material availability with production requirements
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput
Support development and adherence to standard work and SOP documentation
Monitor receiving and inventory KPIs and drive corrective actions as needed
Participate in cross-functional meetings and support plant operational goals
Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.