Group Leader - Receiving

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities. Your Key Responsibilities Lead receiving operations across applicable shifts and projects, ensuring inbound materials are received, recorded, and put away safely, accurately, on time, and cost-effectively. Manage and develop Warehouse Receiving Team Lead(s) by setting clear expectations, overseeing performance, coordinating staffing and training, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Own SAP receiving processes and controls, ensuring accurate and timely inbound-delivery, goods-receipt, handling-unit, transfer, and put-away transactions while resolving backlogs, errors, and complex system issues. Plan and optimize resources and capacity, including labor, overtime, dock doors, equipment, staging areas, and storage space, to meet inbound demand, service requirements, productivity goals, and cost targets. Protect inventory accuracy and material integrity by overseeing shipment verification, labeling, staging, put-away, inventory reconciliation, and the resolution of shortages, overages, damages, discrepancies, and nonconforming materials. Own receiving performance management, including KPI definitions, reporting, operating reviews, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and escalation of risks affecting safety, inventory, material availability, or customer service. Ensure safety, compliance, and operational discipline by enforcing Schaeffler standards, site procedures, work instructions, PPE requirements, OSHA and EHS expectations, equipment controls, and 5S practices. Drive cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Inventory Control, IT, carriers, suppliers, and other partners to improve material flow, SAP compliance, productivity, accuracy, dock utilization, and cost. Your Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, operations management, or a related field; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered Leadership experience in warehouse receiving, logistics, materials management, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment, including direct supervision of team leads or hourly employees Strong knowledge of SAP receiving processes, including inbound deliveries, goods receipts, handling units, transfers, put-away, and inventory controls Demonstrated ability to manage staffing, capacity, equipment, productivity, service levels, and operating costs Experience with KPI management, performance reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective action, Lean methods, and continuous improvement Knowledge of inventory accuracy, material flow, quality controls, warehouse safety, OSHA and EHS requirements, material-handling equipment, and 5S practices Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to develop employees, lead change, manage competing priorities, and balance safety, quality, service, inventory integrity, and cost External a pplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa or other sponsorship At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following: Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind. Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future. Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and developmentprograms.Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering. Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment. As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG