What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor position at OptiCool?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily flow of components, materials, and finished products throughout the facility. This role ensures accurate inventory management, efficient warehouse operations, on-time shipments, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This person will lead the development of the department while supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations
- Manage the movement, storage, and handling of components, equipment, and finished products.
- Ensure timely receipt and shipment of materials to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- Monitor warehouse productivity and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and material traceability programs.
- Verify orders, packing lists, inventory transactions, and shipping documentation for accuracy.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Service teams.
- Maintain compliance with safety and quality management requirements.
- Oversee warehouse equipment, material handling systems, and facility inspections.
- Ensure proper packaging and handling procedures for sensitive data cooling products and components.
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory accuracy, on-time delivery, safety, and productivity.
- Train, mentor, and develop warehouse personnel while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills)
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- 4 years of experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, logistics, or manufacturing operations
- Strong understanding of inventory control systems and warehouse management processes.
- Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement process improvements.
- Strong attention to detail when handling high-value and data center products.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting precision manufacturing, or high-tech manufacturing environments preferred.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement environments.
- Knowledge of raw material and finished goods handling
- Experience with shipping software (UPS/FedEx/Logistics systems).
- Quality systems experience within regulated manufacturing industries.
- Inventory management and warehouse optimization programs.
This position offers the opportunity to build a logistics operation supporting the production and delivery of advanced thermal management, data center infrastructure, and liquid cooling technology.
Key Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize and support production demands
- Effective communication with production, quality, and logistics teams
- Problem-solving and root-cause thinking
- Reliability and a continuous improvement mindset
Salary : $82,000 - $87,000