Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

Overview

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an experienced Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to oversee all warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory control activities. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely movement of materials, components, and finished goods while maintaining inventory integrity and supporting operational efficiency. The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor leads warehouse personnel, coordinates logistics activities, and ensures compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping Operations

• Supervise daily shipping activities to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders and internal transfers.
• Verify shipment accuracy, proper documentation, labeling, and packaging requirements.
• Coordinate with transportation providers and carriers to schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Monitor shipping performance metrics and resolve shipping discrepancies.

Receiving Operations

• Direct daily receiving activities for raw materials, purchased components, and other incoming goods.
• Verify receipts against purchase orders and packing documentation.
• Inspect incoming materials for quality, damage, and quantity discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, and Quality departments to resolve receiving issues.
• Ensure prompt system transactions and material availability for production.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances.
• Monitor material locations and inventory movement within the warehouse.
• Support inventory management initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, train, coach, and develop warehouse personnel.
• Assign daily work responsibilities and manage employee performance.
• Promote a positive, engaged, and accountable work environment.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, attendance management, and cross-training activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety regulations, warehouse procedures, and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company standards.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Hayden Industrial has determined this position involves safety-sensitive job duties and will be considered a safety-sensitive position for purposes of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act ("The Unity Bill"), effective August 29, 2019.

Education And Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, or inventory operations.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Associate's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position directly supervises Shipping, Receiving, Warehouse, and Material Handling personnel and is responsible for employee development, scheduling, performance management, and day-to-day operational oversight.

Work Environment

Non-temperature-controlled manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, moving equipment, and metal particles commonly associated with fabrication and manufacturing operations. Employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, and OSHA-compliant safety footwear.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the warehouse and manufacturing facility.
• Regular bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment and material handling devices.
• Occasional lifting and moving of materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and warehouse traffic.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard work hours are Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to support business operations and customer requirements.

Travel

Minimal travel may be required for training, vendor visits, or operational support.

Benefits

Hayden Industrial offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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