Reports to – Distribution Center Manager/Director of Logistics

Job Summary: The Receiving Manager is responsible for the receiving processes at NEFCO. This includes all of the associated sub-processes listed below.

• Plan, organize and monitor the receiving, storage and distribution of all items received either from suppliers or production shops
• Ensure a smooth and consistent operation so material and supplies are stored, slotted, and distributed in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external stakeholder requirements
• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in an effective and efficient manner
• Interview and recommend applicants for hire as warehouse and receiving associates
• Plan and coordinate work, training and motivates, monitors, and evaluates performance of warehouse and receiving associates
• Ensure associate’s ability to safely operate material handling equipment to move materials to and from storage configurations
• Coach, record, and discipline as necessary in tandem with the employee handbook
• Develop crew leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned crew members
• Maintain an equipment structure and level to accomplish the warehouse and receiving mission in a safe, effective manner
• Provides appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials
• Research material handling equipment to ensure procurement of the most suitable equipment in terms of performance, safety, reliability, and cost
• Monitor the unloading of all materials into the receiving department
• Ensures materials are staged for counting and inspection
• Confirm receiving reports accurately report material received
• Resolve discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.
• Monitor the flow of paperwork from receiving to inventory control for timely data entry
• Oversee the movement of material from receiving to the warehouse in an efficient, effective, and safe manner
• Oversee the supplying of materials to fabrication and stages material for assembly and sub-assembly
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures
• Oversee the rotation of inventories within the warehouse
• Monitor and measure receiving and warehouse performance for accuracy of locator, receiving reporting, movement and storage of material, and transfers to service parts
• Perform ad hoc duties / special requests as assigned
• Continually reorganize products to optimize picking efficiency and minimize errors
• Completion of all assigned NEFCO trainings
• Monitor and enforce all NEFCO training initiatives for associates under your supervision.
• Assist in implementation of new training and enhance existing training processes for associates under your supervision.
• This position manages all employees of the receiving department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department
• Review direct reports’ timecards, ensuring employees’ time is accurately recorded and complete.
• Approve employee timecards at the end of each period, prior to supervisor deadline.
• Work with employees to resolve errors (missing punches, adjustments, etc.).
• Review and approve PTO requests.
• Monday – Friday (Occasional Saturday)
• Typically, 45-50 hours

Qualifications:

• Must have a track record of being a results-oriented person who has worked in industrial warehousing/distribution operations for 5+ years
• Must be effective communicator up, down and across the organization
• High school diploma (or equivalent); college degree preferred
• Ability to use NEFCO’s ERP software system
• Ability to use warehouse layouts for planning purposes
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, or Outlook a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Must have a positive, hard-working attitude
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and little supervision
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions such as cold, heat, humidity for a long period of time
• Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel, crawl and twist for lifting
• Ability to safely lift as much 50 lbs.
• Ability to review and interpret computer images and written documents
• Analytical ability including basic math skills
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (including forklifts) and be recertified
• Must be detail-oriented with aptitude for multi-tasking and adapting to a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities
• Must have effective interpersonal skills with ability to direct, coach, support, and delegate to associates