Inbound Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inbound warehouse and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate processing of incoming materials.
• Lead receiving personnel, material handlers, and warehouse associates to support operational objectives and production requirements.
• Cook up receipt, verification, inspection, and system transactions for incoming raw materials, components, assemblies, and production-critical hardware.
• Ensure accurate documentation and inventory system updates for all inbound shipments.
• Monitor dock scheduling, unloading activities, and material movement to maximize receiving efficiency and warehouse throughput.
• Prioritize critical and production-impacting shipments through established hot-list and expedited receiving processes.
• Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies, damaged shipments, quantity variances, and documentation issues.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Engineering teams to support material availability requirements.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures and maintain accurate inventory transactions within ERP, MRP, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Support cycle count activities, inventory audits, and inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Maintain safe warehouse operations by enforcing safety policies, material handling procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Train, coach, and develop inbound team members on receiving processes, inventory control procedures, safety standards, and company policies.
• Cook up cross-functional communication regarding shipment priorities, material shortages, and receiving schedules.
• Support scrap handling, material segregation, and recycling initiatives in accordance with company procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant operational leadership experience may be considered.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, supply chain management, logistics, or manufacturing operations. 3+ years of leadership experience managing warehouse, receiving, or distribution teams. Experience overseeing multi-site warehouse or distribution center operations strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing inbound receiving operations in manufacturing or industrial environments. Experience implementing scrap control, waste management, or recycling process improvements. Strong background in inventory management systems and warehouse process optimization.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working within aerospace, satellite manufacturing, electronics, automotive, defense, or advanced manufacturing environments. Knowledge of inventory management principles, receiving best practices, and warehouse operations. Experience supporting lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization initiatives. Familiarity with quality inspection processes, non-conforming material procedures, and production support operations. Forklift certification and material handling equipment experience preferred.