1st Shift Receiving Supervisor

MITER Brands

• $76K — $94K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; some college preferred.
  • APICS certification preferred.
  • Strong experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
  • Valid certification for operating material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Experience in material receiving and inventory management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for inter-departmental collaboration.
  • Experience with glass handling or knowledge of glass is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the receiving department.
  • Verify delivery documentation against actual goods received.
  • Inspect incoming products for defects and manage return processes.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the receiving area using lean practices.
  • Schedule and assign tasks to the receiving team based on shipment volume.
  • Train new hires on standard procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Monitor team performance and conduct constructive coaching.

Benefits

  • Three comprehensive medical plan options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and annual wellness clinic
  • Comprehensive dental and vision insurance options
  • Team member discount programs and pet insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

1st Shift Receiving Supervisor

Pay Range: $76,000 - $94,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

Location: Temecula, CA 92590

Shift/Work Schedule: The approximate work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 3:00pm. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business, and may include Saturdays during peak production times.

Responsibilities

The Receiving Supervisor coordinates and oversees the daily operations of the receiving department. This role ensures that all incoming materials and shipments are unloaded, inspected, verified, and safely transferred into inventory with accuracy and efficiency. The supervisor also leads, trains, and schedules receiving personnel while enforcing strict safety and compliance standards.

Operations Management
  • Supervise the daily unloading, sorting, and staging of all incoming materials and products.
  • Verify delivery documentation (e.g., packing slips, bills of lading, purchase orders) against actual goods received to ensure accuracy.
  • Inspect incoming products for defects, damages, or discrepancies, and proactively initiate the returns process or file freight claims when necessary.
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of the receiving docks and staging areas by applying lean principles like 5S practices.

Team Leadership & Personnel
  • Schedule and assign daily tasks to the receiving team based on expected shipment volumes.
  • Train and onboard new hires on standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and equipment operation.
  • Conduct team briefings of each shift to communicate performance metrics, workloads, and safety notices.
  • Monitor employee performance, deliver constructive coaching, and administer HR disciplinary actions when required.

Inventory & Data Control
  • Ensure prompt data entry of all received goods into the company's Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP.
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies between physical counts and system records to implement corrective actions.
  • Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits

Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce OSHA compliance and company-specific industrial safety standards across the receiving area.
  • Inspect material handling equipment (like forklifts, crane, pallet jacks, and scanners) to ensure they are safe for operation, arrange repairs of any defects.
  • Identify unsafe warehouse practices or conditions and make immediate adjustments to prevent injury.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required; some college preferred
  • APICS certification preferred
  • System Proficiency: Strong experience utilizing Warehouse Management System (WMS) platforms, RF scanners, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook).
  • Equipment Certification: Valid certification to operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
  • Problem-Solving: Proven ability to resolve delivery disputes, coordinate with purchasing team, and handle transactional issues calmly.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle inter-departmental collaboration.
  • Material receiving/handling experience
  • Inventory management and control experience
  • Glass handling and/or glass knowledge a plus


Essential Abilities

  • Compute basic math problems to include fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Mechanical aptitude and ability to read a tape measure.
  • Good hand eye coordination and the ability to discern colors.
  • Ability to work in, and promote, a team environment.
  • Capable of lifting up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to work in, and promote a team environment.


Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand and walk on a concrete warehouse floor for long periods.
  • Ability to safely lift, push, or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Flexibility to work in varying temperatures and environmental conditions (e.g., non-climate-controlled loading docks).


Work Environment
  • Work performed in a warehouse type facility with temperatures subject to normal environmental conditions.
  • Hearing protection and safety glasses required, additional safety equipment provided based on specific job.
  • Work surfaces are primarily concrete with anti-fatigue mats provided where feasible. Personnel will stand while performing their respective job functions, for up to 12 hours a day.


What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness
  • Three comprehensive medical plan options
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Teladoc virtual healthcare services
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual Wellness Clinic

Financial Protection
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Legal Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Team Member Discount Program


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