Receiving - Production Supervisor

Position Summary

The Receiving Supervisor is responsible for leading all inbound material flow activities for a manufacturing facility producing architectural hardware products. This position oversees the receipt, inspection, identification, system transactions, storage, and put-away of all inbound raw materials, purchased finished goods, components, and supplier shipments. The role ensures inventory accuracy, material traceability, warehouse organization, and compliance with safety standards throughout the facility.

In addition to supervising the receiving team, the Receiving Supervisor provides functional leadership and governance over inventory transaction accuracy across the plant through a dotted-line relationship with all employees performing inventory movements and transactions in JD Edwards (JDE).

Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Inbound Logistics

• Supervise the daily receipt and processing of all inbound materials entering the facility.
• Ensure timely unloading, inspection, verification, and put-away of:
• Long-length aluminum and metal extrusions.
• Raw materials and manufacturing components.
• Purchased finished goods.
• MRO and indirect materials.
• Verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and system requirements.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, shortages, damages, and non-conforming materials with Purchasing, Planning, Quality, and suppliers.
• Maintain efficient dock scheduling and material flow to support production requirements.

Inventory Control & Transaction Accuracy

• Maintain ownership of inventory accuracy throughout the plant.
• Ensure all inventory movements are accurately transacted in JD Edwards (JDE).
• Monitor adherence to inventory transaction procedures by all departments.
• Conduct audits to verify physical inventory matches system inventory.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances, transaction errors, and location discrepancies.
• Drive root-cause corrective actions to improve inventory integrity.
• Support cycle count and physical inventory processes.

Material Identification & Storage Management

• Establish and maintain inventory labeling standards for all warehouse and plant storage locations.
• Ensure proper material identification, traceability, and location accuracy.
• Oversee storage practices that protect material condition and minimize damage.
• Maintain organized warehouse locations, racks, staging areas, and floor storage.
• Ensure FIFO and inventory rotation practices are followed where applicable.

Forklift & Material Handling Equipment Management

• Manage the safe and efficient operation of forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Coordinate forklift availability and utilization to support receiving and plant operations.
• Ensure operators maintain required certifications and training.
• Schedule and coordinate preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Promote safe operation practices and compliance with OSHA and company standards.

Inventory Condition & Warehouse Compliance

• Maintain accountability for inventory condition throughout storage and handling processes.
• Monitor proper packaging, storage, and handling procedures.
• Identify damaged, obsolete, or at-risk inventory and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure warehouse housekeeping and 5S standards are maintained.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory control and warehouse efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four direct reports.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor productivity.
• Conduct training on receiving procedures, inventory controls, safety practices, and JDE transaction requirements.
• Partner with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Finance, and Quality departments to ensure alignment on inventory management processes.
• Serve as the plant subject matter expert for receiving processes and inventory transaction discipline.

Dock, Yard & Outdoor Storage Management

• Maintain ownership and oversight of all receiving-related physical storage and staging locations, including:
• Covered dock areas
• Inbound and outbound truck docks
• Exterior storage locations
• Secured fenced alleyway storage areas
• Ensure all dock and yard areas are organized, clearly identified, and maintained to support safe and efficient material flow.
• Establish and enforce storage standards for outdoor inventory, including proper protection from weather, damage, contamination, and unauthorized access.
• Manage staging locations for long-length extrusion materials, bulk raw materials, and oversized inventory.
• Coordinate dock utilization and traffic flow to maximize receiving efficiency and minimize congestion.
• Ensure all storage locations are properly labeled and accurately maintained within JD Edwards (JDE).
• Conduct routine inspections of dock and outdoor storage areas to identify safety concerns, housekeeping issues, inventory risks, or location control deficiencies.

Partner with Facilities and Operations teams to maintain the condition, appearance, security, and

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• 3–5+ years of warehouse, receiving, inventory control, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Experience handling raw materials, long-length materials, or industrial manufacturing products preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably JD Edwards (JDE).
• Experience managing inventory accuracy and cycle count programs.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with JD Edwards (JDE) inventory and receiving transactions.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and inventory control principles.
• Knowledge of receiving, put-away, location management, and material traceability processes.
• Familiarity with forklift operations and warehouse safety requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.

Competencies

• Leadership and employee development
• Inventory control and analytical problem-solving
• Process discipline and attention to detail
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Safety leadership
• Accountability and ownership

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy %
• Receiving transaction accuracy %
• Put-away cycle time
• Supplier receiving discrepancy rate
• Inventory variance reduction
• Forklift safety and compliance metrics
• Dock-to-stock processing time
• Cycle count accuracy
• Warehouse organization and 5S audit results
• On-time material availability for production

This position is critical to maintaining inventory integrity, supporting uninterrupted manufacturing operations, and ensuring accurate material visibility throughout the facility. The Receiving Supervisor serves as the single point of accountability for all inbound material receipt, receiving locations, dock operations, outdoor storage areas, inventory identification, and inventory transaction accuracy across the facility. This includes maintaining control of all covered dock, truck dock, yard, and fenced storage areas to ensure safe operations, efficient material flow, accurate inventory records, and proper material preservation.