Title: Sr. Specialist, Receiving Supervisor
Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84116
Job Title: Sr Supervisor Receiving Department
Job Code: 29226
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Receiving Supervisor will directly oversee receiving operations to meet company objectives, maintain compliance with government regulations, and support production timelines. Responsible for controlling and managing activities related to inventory control within receiving, expediting, dock oversight, and training. Establishes and modifies operational methods, procedures, and training material. Troubleshoot and rectify discrepancies and assist Supply Chain with system flow to ensure consistent understanding and identify process improvements.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee all aspects of the receiving department, including inbound logistics, documentation, and carrier coordination.
- Supervise employees under their direct responsibility, conduct periodic performance reviews, issue warnings for substandard performance, and discipline employees as required.
- Monitor receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to support manufacturing schedules.
- Maintain compliance with DoD regulations, export control laws, and company policies.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve receiving processes, reduce lead times, and minimize errors.
- Oversee all aspects of the receiving department, including inbound logistics, documentation, and carrier coordination.
- Supervise employees under their direct responsibility, conduct periodic performance reviews, issue warnings for substandard performance, and discipline employees as required.
- Monitor receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to support manufacturing schedules.
- Maintain compliance with DoD regulations, export control laws, and company policies.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve receiving processes, reduce lead
- Coordinate with production, inventory, and scheduling teams to ensure seamless material flow and on-time delivery.
- Prepare and analyze receiving reports to identify trends, resolve issues, and improve performance metrics.
- Collaborate with government compliance teams to support audits and ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
- Manage and track inventory accuracy within receiving processes.
- Ensure proper handling and documentation of hazardous materials, if applicable.
- Work closely with the Purchasing and Operation Program Managers (OPM) for all material-related issues to ensure schedules are maintained and products are completed and shipped in a timely manner.
- Identify the need for additional personnel and create personnel requisitions for presentation to management for review and concurrence. This includes interviewing and selecting qualified employees to fill authorized positions.
- Candidate needs to be a U.S. Cititzen
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Must be proficient in the use of personal computers with the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel and have a complete understanding of mainframe based MRP or manufacturing systems for tracking of work for the stocking, issuing and tracking of material.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
- Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management.
- Understanding of relevant regulations and standards, including DoD regulations, OSHA standards, and export control laws.
- Knowledge of inventory control processes and experience with inventory management systems.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, along with strong analytical skills to prepare and interpret data, generate reports, and make data-driven decisions.
- Familiarity with warehouse management software (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (such as SAP), and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
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Nearest Major Market: Salt Lake City