Shipping and Receiving Supervisor -Optics Manufacturing

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable, and more connected world.

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily flow of optical 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. The supervisor will lead warehouse personnel while supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced optics production environment.

Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.

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Job Requirements

• Supervise shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse personnel.
• Manage the movement, storage, and handling of optical components, precision 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, Planning, and Customer Service teams.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.
• Oversee warehouse equipment, material handling systems, and facility inspections.
• Ensure proper packaging and handling procedures for sensitive optical 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.
  
  

Key Performance Metrics

• Safety performance and compliance.
• Inventory accuracy and cycle count performance.
• On-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Warehouse productivity and throughput.
• Material availability supporting production schedules.
• Shipping accuracy and customer satisfaction.
• Continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  
  

What Your Background Should Look Like

• 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 and 1 year in a managerial position
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Experience supporting optics, photonics, precision manufacturing, or high-tech manufacturing environments preferred.
• 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 precision optical products.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented manufacturing environment.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Optical manufacturing, photonics, laser systems, fiber optics, or precision assembly environments.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Quality systems experience within regulated manufacturing industries.
• Inventory management and warehouse optimization programs.
  
  

This position offers the opportunity to lead critical logistics operations supporting the production and delivery of advanced optical products used in next-generation technologies.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

About Te Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $87,500 - $131,200 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary Incentive(s) Benefits
  
  

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
  
  

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

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