Shipping and Receiving Lead Canada

Job summary

The Shipping and Receiving Lead oversees the efficient receipt of materials and supervises a team of receiving clerks. They are responsible for reconciling purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Job details

Job DetailsJob Location: Rocky View County, AB T4A 3R5Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: ManufacturingPosition Summary: The Shipping and Receiving Lead is responsible for overseeing the efficient and accurate receipt of all incoming materials and supplies. This role involves supervising a team of receiving clerks, managing receiving operations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate the activities of receiving clerks. Ensure efficient and accurate processing of incoming shipments. Verify and reconcile purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices. Inspect incoming materials for damage or discrepancies. Manage inventory levels and cycle counts. Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies. Train new employees on receiving procedures and safety protocols. Maintain a clean and organized receiving area. Implement process improvements to enhance receiving efficiency. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. QualificationsQualifications High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years of experience in receiving or warehouse operations. Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in computer systems and inventory management software. Ability to lift heavy objects. Attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred Qualifications Forklift operator certification. Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).

What you’ll do

The Shipping and Receiving Lead oversees the efficient receipt of materials and supervises a team of receiving clerks. They are responsible for reconciling purchase orders, managing inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with safety and company policies.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in receiving or warehouse operations. Strong leadership, organizational skills, and proficiency in inventory management software are required.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Supervision
• Inventory management
• Warehouse operations
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Data reconciliation
• Safety protocols
• Process improvement
• Forklift operation
• Warehouse management systems
• Attention to detail

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership