Receiving Supervisor

STS Technical Services is hiring a Receiving Supervisor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an on-site role supporting a scaling manufacturing client and is ideal for a hands-on warehouse, receiving, logistics, or LTL supervisor with strong leadership skills and experience managing inbound freight operations.

The Receiving Supervisor directs all inbound logistics, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely unloading of freight. This role manages daily dock operations, enforces safety protocols, oversees receipt entry, and coordinates with warehouse and transport teams to maintain efficient workflow.

Position Summary

The Receiving Supervisor is responsible for leading receiving operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position supervises dockworkers and forklift operators, oversees inbound freight accuracy, supports inventory control, enforces OSHA and company safety standards, and helps resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, and shortages.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can keep dock operations organized, hold teams accountable, and ensure incoming materials are received, documented, and routed correctly.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and schedule dockworkers and forklift operators
• Oversee team performance and daily receiving activity
• Conduct shift meetings
• Ensure compliance with workplace policies and company procedures

Freight Management

• Oversee the unloading, sorting, and staging of all inbound freight
• Verify shipments against bills of lading, purchase orders, and packing slips
• Ensure inbound shipments are received accurately and on time
• Support efficient dock flow and material movement

Inventory Control

• Partner with inventory control teams to log incoming materials into the warehouse management system
• Ensure receipt entry is accurate and timely
• Route materials to designated storage and production locations
• Support organized warehouse and production material flow

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA standards, safety guidelines, and company protocols on the dock
• Conduct regular equipment checks
• Perform safety audits
• Promote safe forklift, dock, freight, and material handling practices

Discrepancy Resolution

• Identify and resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, or shortages immediately
• Document receiving issues accurately
• Communicate with project managers, purchasing, inventory control, and logistics teams as needed
• Support timely resolution of inbound shipment and freight concerns

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

• 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse, logistics, or LTL environment required
• Experience supporting receiving, dock operations, inbound freight, inventory control, or manufacturing warehouse operations preferred

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems required
• Experience with inventory tracking software required
• Experience using RF scanners required
• Epicor experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. as needed

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong time-management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate priorities, and maintain operational discipline

Hiring Note

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with contract, direct-hire, and long-term career opportunities across the United States.

If you are looking for Receiving Supervisor jobs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and have experience leading warehouse, logistics, dock, LTL, or inbound freight operations, we encourage you to apply today.

EEOC Statement

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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