Group Leader – Receiving

Schaeffler

. Lead receiving operations across applicable shifts and projects .

Posted 10/13/2026full-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 receiving processes, KPI management, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize material flow, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP Receiving ProcessesKPI ManagementWarehouse SafetyLean MethodsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Warehouse Receiving ManagementInventory ControlRoot-Cause AnalysisPerformance ReportingMaterial Flow OptimizationCost ManagementGoods ReceiptsHandling UnitsPut-Away ProcessesContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationEmployee Development

Tools & Technologies

SAPMaterial-Handling Equipment5S PracticesOSHA ComplianceEHS Standards

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsOperations ManagementWarehouse Safety StandardsManufacturing Environment

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)
Set expectations, oversee performance, coordinate staffing and training, and foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Own SAP receiving processes and controls
Resolve receiving backlogs, errors, and complex system issues
Plan and optimize labor, overtime, dock doors, equipment, staging areas, and storage space
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 Schaeffler standards, site procedures, work instructions, 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
Drive improvements in 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 with 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
Development opportunities
Competitive, comprehensive benefits program for employees and families