The Role
Supervises pipe yard receiving operations, including inbound shipment coordination, material verification, unloading, stocking, documentation, equipment checks, safety enforcement, and quality compliance. Manages 7–10 employees, delegates work, trains personnel, coordinates with Sales, Imports, QC, and management, monitors workload and overtime, and maintains organized, safe receiving areas. Requires PVF industry experience, equipment operation, attention to detail, and basic computer skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
Leads day-to-day operational activities pertaining to the Pipe Yard Receiving Department. Ensures material is verified, received, and stocked. Effectively delegate’s workload to department leads and personnel. All while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Essential Responsibilities
In addition to the Responsibilities of “Pipe Receiving Supervisor”:
- Ensure all department equipment is in proper working condition (forklifts, pickers, crane, hand tools, etc.)
- Effectively communicates with department supervisors and upper management. Utilizes email to communicate with Receiving, Front Office, and Sales Departments.
- Manages Daily operational reports to identify workload and utilize OT as needed.
- Coordinates with Sales on any request, priority levels, and any issues that may arise.
- Coordinates with Sales/Imports on inbound shipments (flatbeds, Motor freight, hot shots, etc.).
- Coordinates with QC on material discrepancies and non-conforming material.
- Process and handles inbound shipments by effectively communicating with Sales, Department Supervisors, and QC.
- Supports Inbound traffic by efficiently unloading material in a timely manner.
- Effectively trains personnel on company processes and procedures, submits training records, and identifies areas that need additional training.
- Attends production meetings to identify departmental issues and discuss ways to correct them.
- Identifies areas of improvement while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Manages receiving personnel on unloading, sorting, verification, and stocking processes.
- Effectively organizes and manages a team of 7 to 10 employees.
- Duties are not limited to those described above and may be expanded as needed
Information and Activities Critical to Process Quality
- Material Verification and Documentation:
- Visual Inspection
- Heat number(s) of each line item written on the Vessel paperwork
- Marking on the material matches what is written on the receiving paperwork
- Vessel Advance is properly filled out
- Ensure information on the material matches what was to arrive
- Ensure the correct quantities are received
- Coordinates with imports:
- Quantity discrepancies on incoming material
- Container and Truckloads:
- Ensure vehicles are correctly unloaded in a timely manner
- Visual verification of all bundles unloaded
- Receiving Department:
- Ensure area is organized and clear for forklift traffic
- All incoming material is placed in the correct lanes for stocking
- Daily Checks for incoming material scheduled
Department Responsibilities
- QMS:
- Train on Department Work Instructions & Job Scope
- Train on Quality Policy and Department Processes
- Process Flow
- Conduct meetings and submit training records
- Quarterly competency reviews on personnel
- Effectively identify areas that need additional training
- Safety:
- Hold brief daily safety meetings with department personnel
- Maintain clear aisle ways and organize racks and dock space
- Maintain equipment checklists
- Quarterly maintenance on equipment (hand tools, pickers, forklifts, etc.)
- Enforces and monitors “Lock-out/Tag-out” protocol
- Communicates equipment breakdowns and safety hazards to upper management and HSE
- Ongoing responsibility of creating and implementing a safe work environment
Qualifications
- Speak and read English. Bilingual Spanish preferred
- 3+ years PVF industry experience
- Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills. Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.
- Must have average reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs.
- Able to stand and operate a variety of equipment as assigned
- Takes initiative and can work independently
- Requires a high level of attention to detail
- Able to handle multiple tasks and priorities
Skills Required
- 3+ years of PVF industry experience
- Ability to speak and read English
- Ability to read and understand industry specifications, charts, and tables
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
- Average reading, writing, and mathematical skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and operate a variety of assigned equipment
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- High attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
- Bilingual Spanish skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Texas Pipe & Supply is a leading distributor of carbon and stainless steel pipe, fittings, and flanges. The company provides a comprehensive range of products and value-added services, including cutting, threading, grooving, and coating, serving the production, gathering, and transmission segments of the energy industry across the United States.
