Supervisor, Receiving

Receiving Supervisor

What would you say to a career that helps keep the world working? One where you take an active role in an industry that literally makes daily life possible for people and businesses alike? Where the rewards and opportunities for growth are as great as your ambition? Then Lake Cable is looking for you.

For more than a quarter century, Lake Cable has been a leading manufacturer of low voltage, industrial power, utility, custom OEM and broadcast-quality cables, all 100% produced in the United States. Thanks to a shared passion and commitment to our customers, we deliver the finest quality products, engineered to exacting specifications. BETTER. SMARTER. FASTER.

Headquartered in Bensenville, IL with over 450 employees and five facilities in the Midwest, Lake Cable is a privately-owned family business. That spirit of family inspires a culture where the success of every team member is a top priority, with competitive benefits and paths to advancement. Our richly diverse team is also committed to sustainability, community involvement, and ethical business practices. Because we believe its the only way to do business.

If youre ready for a leap forward, we should talk. Lake Cable. When Delivery Matters

Position Summary:

The Receiving Supervisor oversees shipments and material being received into the facility and verifies with manifests to ensure accuracy. This data is then reported to accounting and prepares distribution of materials to correct department heads.

Essential Functions:

• Instruct Material Handlers and Driver of their daily duties.
• Read and understand all associated Receiving paperwork.
• Compile and distribute the daily Receiving report.
• Use a forklift to move and stage material.
• Visually evaluate the condition of shipments received. (Correct product, correct quantity, evidence of damage, etc.)
• Able to identify and react to any nonconforming product found/suspected in the Receiving Process.
• Complete and maintain all associated Receiving paperwork.
• Properly stage materials received.
• Complete any associated computer entry requirements.
• Sign manifests for Hazardous Waste pickup and removal
• Understand the handling and shipping of hazardous materials.
• Verify product and quantities
• Communicate with the Logistics Coordinator and Department heads to identify what is scheduled to arrive and receive

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the various types of wire and cable produced and the customers to whom it is being shipped
• Knowledge of packaging and loading techniques
• Knowledge of applicable OSHA/Safety regulations

Skills and Abilities:

• Understands proper handling techniques so that product integrity is maintained.
• Understands inventory control so that FIFO can be maintained if required.
• Understand and comply with associated ISO requirements.
• May be required to assist in other job functions.
• May be requested to perform over-time activities.
• May be required to work outside the normal scheduled business day.

Qualifications:

• Completion High School, GED or equivalent.
• Experience in the Shipping Department of a manufacturing facility desired.
• Forklift driving is required.
• Proper use of over-head cranes desired; training will be provided.
• Computer experience desired; job specific computer training will be provided.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Life/AD&D (child)
• Short-term disability (company paid)
• Long-term disability (company paid)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Production bonus
• Competitive pay