Supervisor, Receiving

Samuel, Son & Co.•Riverside, CA

2d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Supervisor, Receiving directs daily receiving operations in a manufacturing and industrial environment supporting aluminum extrusion and foundry operations. The role leads receiving personnel, coordinates and prioritizes workloads, manages the receipt and documentation of incoming materials, and ensures materials are accurately recorded, traceable, identified, and placed in the appropriate storage or department locations. The supervisor works with Purchasing, Quality, Planning, Production, Foundry, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve delivery and material issues and support operational requirements. The position oversees employee safety, training, performance, and weekly hourly payroll approval. It monitors receiving accuracy, ERP transaction accuracy, discrepancies, dock-to-stock performance, productivity, safety, labor efficiency, organization, and continuous improvement. The role also operates material handling equipment, including forklifts, as required, maintains receiving records, and ensures the receiving area is organized and safe. Work takes place in manufacturing, production, outdoor receiving, and material storage areas, where the employee may work around trucks, forklifts, moving equipment, and industrial machinery. The work involves regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and sitting, and lifting or moving materials up to 50 pounds. The position requires use of standard office equipment and computer systems and compliance with company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Five or more years of receiving, warehouse, logistics, material control, or related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience in an aluminum, metal, foundry, or other industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP system preferred.
Strong understanding of receiving, inventory control, and material handling processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate employees.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with Purchasing, Planning, Quality, Production, Foundry, and other cross-functional teams.
Ability to read and interpret purchase orders, packing slips, shipping documents, and other business or operational documents.
Ability to understand and manage operational KPIs and performance metrics.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory and receiving accuracy.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to handle stressful situations and resolve issues diplomatically.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Intermediate computer skills required.
Basic math skills required.
Forklift experience required.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
Experience working in an aluminum, metal, foundry, or other industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP system preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily receiving personnel activities to meet operational goals and customer requirements.
Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and performance management to receiving employees.
Assign daily workloads and prioritize receiving activities according to production and operational requirements.
Ensure employees work safely and follow company safety policies and applicable OSHA regulations.
Conduct or support employee training, onboarding, and development.
Approve weekly hourly payroll, including Kronos hours and applicable timesheet requirements.
Manage the safe unloading and receipt of incoming trucks and deliveries.
Verify incoming materials and products against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
Receive and sign for deliveries according to company procedures.
Inspect incoming materials for quantity, identification, packaging, damage, and discrepancies.
Ensure accurate receiving transactions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 or the applicable company ERP system.
Ensure received quantities, material identification, and lot, heat, batch, or other traceability information are recorded accurately.
Support receipt and control of aluminum raw materials, billets, ingot, alloying materials, scrap, production supplies, and other manufacturing and foundry materials.
Ensure materials are identified, labeled, segregated, and stored in designated locations, with appropriate traceability and accountability.
Identify and escalate material discrepancies, damage, quantity variances, and potential nonconforming material.
Coordinate with Purchasing regarding supplier delivery issues, shortages, discrepancies, damage, and other receiving concerns.
Coordinate with Quality, Planning, Production, and Foundry personnel regarding material availability and receiving issues.
Ensure received materials are delivered or made available to the appropriate department or designated storage location.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe receiving area and ensure proper material placement and accountability.
Monitor inventory and receiving-related discrepancies and assist with resolution.
Monitor receiving performance and productivity to support service, quality, cost control, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Track and manage receiving metrics, including receiving accuracy, transaction accuracy, material discrepancies, dock-to-stock performance, and productivity.
Develop, implement, and update receiving processes and procedures as needed.
Identify improvement opportunities and support process improvement initiatives.
Ensure proper equipment operation and timely reporting of equipment issues and facility concerns.
Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, as required.
Maintain accurate records of receiving activities, delivery information, discrepancies, and other applicable documentation.
Communicate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.