Receiving Supervisor

Global Power Components
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
2300 South 51st Street (Show on map)
Jun 18, 2026
View all jobs Receiving Supervisor Milwaukee, WI * Manufacturing Title: Receiving Supervisor Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week) Hire Type: Direct Hire About GPC: Global Power Components is a privately held, rapidly growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures housing fully integrated electrical distribution and control systems. Operating from our newly expanded 300,000 sq. ft. facility, we continue to invest in people, technology, and process excellence as the recognized leader in our industry. Overview: The Receiving Supervisor directs all inbound logistics, ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely unloading of freight. This hands-on leadership role manages daily dock operations, enforces strict safety protocols, oversees receipt entry, and coordinates with warehouse and transport teams to maintain efficient workflow. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and schedule dockworkers and forklift operators. Oversee performance, conduct shift meetings, and ensure compliance with all workplace policies. Freight Management: Oversee the unloading, sorting, and staging of all inbound freight. Verify shipments against bills of lading, purchase orders, and packing slips to ensure 100% accuracy. Inventory Control: Partner with inventory control teams to log incoming materials into the warehouse management system. Route materials to designated storage and production locations. Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA standards, safety guidelines, and company protocols on the dock. Conduct regular equipment checks and safety audits. Discrepancy Resolution: Identify and resolve shipping discrepancies, damages, or shortages immediately, documenting issues and communicating with project managers, purchasing, inventory control and/or logistics teams. Qualifications & Skills: Experience: 2-4 years of supervisory experience in a warehouse, logistics, or LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) environment. Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred. Technical Skills: Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), inventory tracking software, and RF scanners. Experience with Epicor a plus! Physical Requirements: Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift/move up to 50 lbs. as needed. Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.