Group Leader – Receiving

Schaeffler

. Lead receiving operations across applicable shifts and projects .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeFort Mill • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing warehouse receiving operations, including SAP processes, KPI management, and compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize resources, and enhance material flow in a supply chain environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP Receiving ProcessesKPI ManagementWarehouse Safety ComplianceLeadership in LogisticsRoot-Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

Warehouse Receiving ManagementInventory ControlPerformance ReportingLean MethodsContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationEmployee Development

Tools & Technologies

SAPMaterial-Handling Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementOSHA Compliance KnowledgeEHS Requirements Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsMaterials ManagementWarehouse Safety5S Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead receiving operations across applicable shifts and projects
Ensure inbound materials are received, recorded, and put away safely, accurately, on time, and cost-effectively
Manage and develop Warehouse Receiving Team Lead(s), including performance oversight, staffing, and training
Own SAP receiving processes and controls, resolving backlogs, errors, and complex system issues
Plan and optimize labor, overtime, dock doors, equipment, staging areas, storage space, resources, and capacity
Oversee shipment verification, labeling, staging, put-away, inventory reconciliation, and resolution of shortages, overages, damages, discrepancies, and nonconforming materials
Manage receiving KPIs, reporting, operating reviews, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and risk escalation
Enforce safety, compliance, operational discipline, PPE requirements, OSHA and EHS expectations, equipment controls, and 5S practices
Collaborate 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Direct supervision experience 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
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
Ability to develop employees, lead change, manage competing priorities, and balance safety, quality, service, inventory integrity, and cost
External applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa or other sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) matching contributions up to 6%
Skill development workshops
Ongoing learning and development programs
Access to Schaeffler Academy learning and training
Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health