Warehouse Supervisor - Receiving
MP Materials · Mountain Pass, CA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Overview
The Warehouse Supervisor – Receiving is responsible for providing full ownership of receiving operations at Mountain Pass, ensuring materials are received accurately, on time, and in compliance with company standards. Reporting into the Supply Chain structure, this role supervises crews to maintain strict process discipline, drive inventory accuracy, and eliminate ambiguity in receiving activities. The supervisor establishes clear operational ownership to support scalable, incident-free 24/7 warehouse operations.
Position Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate SAP / ERP system transactions to maintain inventory integrity.
- Enforce a same-day receiving standard to eliminate material backlogs and ensure processing occurs within defined timeframes.
- Maintain full alignment with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, safety mandates, and environmental expectations to deliver incident-free operation
- Perform precise validation checks comparing Purchase Orders (PO) vs. Bills of Lading (BOL) vs. physical material.
- Cook up and communicate with Accounts Payable (AP) to ensure tight Goods Receipt (GR) vs. invoice validation.
- Ensure all inbound materials are labeled immediately upon receipt with the PO number, material number, quantity, and date.
- Execute and verify team shift readiness, focusing on required PPE usage and punctuality.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for warehouse activities and requirements, and other duties as assigned.
- Lead daily receiving activities and monitor workloads ensure the success of the crew.
- Act as a supportive and inspirational leader who can work independently with a high sense of urgency in a hands-on, active industrial yard team environment.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain, or related field.
- Or 5 years of progressive experience in warehouse operations in an industrial environment.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage shift schedules, assess individual capabilities, and enforce strict team discipline and execution.
- Minimum 3 years of experience supervising/managing warehouse operations.
- Strong experience with ERP and MRP systems. SAP is a plus.
- Direct experience operating in a mining, refining, chemical processing, or construction environment preferred.
- Solid working knowledge of industrial environmental health and safety standards, safety data sheet (SDS) compliance, and OSHA/DOT guidelines applying to hazardous materials handling and storage.
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to operate forklifts and obtain required operating certifications if needed.