Receiving Team Lead - Weekend

Superior Communications•La Vergne, TN

About The Position

The Receiving Team Lead leads all employees in the Receiving department and manages incoming inventory needed to package and ship company products. This role receives and records shipments, checks samples of incoming purchase orders for quality evaluation, moves and labels products, maintains receiving records, and helps manage inventory and warehouse organization. The Team Lead trains and supervises department employees, oversees put-away and pick processes, and reports receiving discrepancies to the procurement department. The position works a weekend schedule of Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., in a warehouse and distribution center. The work environment includes some outdoor exposure, airborne particles, fumes, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and potentially loud noise. Duties involve regular standing, walking, handling and moving products, and maneuvering around pallets. The role uses computers, phones, photocopiers, hand trucks, box cutters, tape dispensers, and other standard warehouse equipment. Superior Communications describes itself as a wireless accessories manufacturer and distributor with 35 years of industry experience. The company operates a 130,000-square-foot distribution center outside Nashville, Tennessee, serving customers nationwide, with a focus on the region. The company offers medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of Superior’s forklift training program.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to read and write in English.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-confidence to lead and ability to work in a team environment.
Problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze situations, identify efficiency or productivity issues, and suggest improvements.
Ability to build positive partnerships and collaborate with cross-functional business teams.
Ability to prioritize effectively, learn quickly, and follow detailed instructions.
Ability to adapt to changing job requirements.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving 15–25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving more than 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous supply chain experience.
One year of previous team leader experience.
Experience using a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Receive and log incoming products.
Perform random sampling on incoming product purchase orders and forward samples to QC for evaluation.
Transport products to the put-away area and label boxes with product information.
Help keep the warehouse clean and organized.
Manage incoming shipments and receiving records.
Train and supervise Receiving department team members.
Manage and report receiving discrepancies, including product quantities, part numbers, and details to the procurement department.
Supervise put-away and pick processes.
Assist with inventory management.
Examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Follow safety and dress codes.
Follow ISO/TL9000 requirements applicable to the position.