Receiving Lead

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Located in Alvarado, TX

Salary: 21.00

Position Summary:

The Lead Receiving Department Coordinator is responsible for overseeing daily receiving operations within an aviation environment, ensuring all incoming aircraft parts, materials, tooling, and supplies are accurately received, inspected, documented, and processed in compliance with company procedures, FAA regulations, and quality standards. This position serves as the primary point of contact for receiving personnel, providing leadership, training, and support while maintaining operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Receiving Department team.
• Ensure all incoming shipments are received, inspected, verified, and processed accurately and timely.
• Review packing slips, purchase orders, airworthiness documentation, and certifications for compliance.
• Verify aircraft parts and materials meet company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records within inventory management and ERP systems.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Production, and Shipping departments to resolve receiving discrepancies.
• Monitor receiving schedules and prioritize workload to meet operational demands.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and traceability of aviation parts and materials.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with inventory audits.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate Receiving Department personnel.
• Enforce safety policies, company procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve damaged shipments, shortages, overages, and documentation discrepancies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance receiving processes and efficiency.
• Assist management with performance tracking, reporting, and departmental metrics.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of receiving, warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience.
• Minimum 1-2 years of lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience within aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of inventory control processes and material handling procedures.
• Experience using ERP, MRP, or warehouse management systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, purchase orders, and technical documentation.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a fast-paced aviation warehouse and manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to moving equipment, aircraft components, and industrial warehouse conditions while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

 

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