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LHH

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor

LHH, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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Executive Recruiter, Supply Chain Operations & Logistics Support - North/Central New Jersey *** Please note this role is 2nd shift ***

Proficiency in Spanish is required, with the capability to communicate clearly and effectively with Spanish-speaking personnel

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor will lead and coordinate day-to-day warehouse logistics operations—including inbound, outbound, inventory management, and staff leadership—to ensure timely, accurate, and safe distribution of goods.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage warehouse teams:

Assign, monitor, and adjust workloads; mentor, coach, and provide performance feedback.

Oversee inbound/outbound operations:

Coordinate unloading, receiving, picking, packing, and shipping processes while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.

Inventory control:

Conduct cycle counts and audits; manage inventory records and coordinate with procurement or sales teams.

Process improvement:

Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements (e.g., Lean, Kaizen) to optimize productivity, reduce costs, and improve workflows.

Safety and compliance:

Enforce OSHA/DOT regulations and internal SOPs; investigate and report safety incidents; ensure proper handling of hazardous materials (MSDS compliance).

Cross-functional coordination:

Maintain clear communication with customer service, procurement, transportation, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Reporting and documentation:

Track and report KPIs (e.g., productivity, accuracy, OTIF), maintain operational logs, and monitor equipment usage and maintenance.

Team development:

Conduct training, manage schedules, appraise performance, and address employee issues including disciplinary actions.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED required; associate’s/bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years in warehouse/logistics roles.

Supervisory experience:

Ideally a year or more in shipping/warehouse/distribution environment.

Key Skills & Knowledge

WMS/ERP proficiency:

Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.

Continuous improvement:

Performance in Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Leadership and communication:

Strong interpersonal skills.

Analytical mindset:

Problem-solving aptitude, attention to detail.

MS Office familiarity:

Benefits Medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and up to 15 days PTO.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Distribution, Supply Chain, and Production

Industries HVAC and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, Warehousing and Storage, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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