Best Practices, Billing Records, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Distribution Warehousing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Safety, Food Safety, Frozen Foods, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, OSHA, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Documentation, Product Flow, Product Reviews, Quality Assurance, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Shipping/Receiving, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Variance Analysis, Warehousing
Receiving Supervisor – Frozen Food Distribution
The Receiving Supervisor for Frozen Food Distribution is responsible for overseeing all inbound operations including trailer unloading, product inspection, documentation, put away, and temperature compliance. This role ensures accurate receipts, inventory integrity, and efficient flow of product into frozen storage areas while supporting strong cold chain discipline and regulatory compliance. The Receiving Supervisor leads warehouse associates, drives process consistency, and supports cross functional alignment.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Inbound Operations Management
· Supervise daily receiving activities including trailer check-in, unloading, verification, and put away.
· Ensure compliance with receiving SOPs and FEFO rotation requirements.
· Validate inbound documentation including bills of lading, temperature logs, counts, and product condition.
· Coordinate dock scheduling and manage workflow to prevent congestion and delays.
2. Inventory Accuracy & Documentation Control
· Ensure accurate receipt entry into the WMS and resolve discrepancies quickly.
· Oversee cycle count support, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of variances.
· Partner with supply planning and quality teams to maintain product integrity and accuracy.
3. Cold Chain, Safety & Quality Compliance
· Ensure inbound shipments meet all temperature, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
· Lead inspection routines including temperature checks, seal verification, and product quality reviews.
· Support OSHA compliance, equipment safety checks, and incident investigations.
4. Team Leadership & Development
· Provide daily supervision, coaching, and development for receiving associates and equipment operators.
· Allocate labor based on inbound volume and operational priorities.
· Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
5. Cross Functional Collaboration
· Partner with transportation to manage dock appointments and carrier performance.
· Collaborate with inventory control and quality assurance on exceptions, rejections, or damaged goods.
· Communicate inbound status, performance results, and operational updates to leadership.
Qualifications
· 3+ years of warehouse receiving or distribution experience; frozen food experience preferred.
· Strong understanding of cold chain management, receiving best practices, and food safety requirements.
· Supervisory experience leading hourly staff.
· Experience with WMS, ERP, and inventory accuracy tools.
· Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
EOE/Vets/Disability