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    Nidec Motor Corporation

    Manufacturing

    Warehouse Manager

    North America/USA/Arkansas/Mena, AR, United StatesFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.

    All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.

    Job Summary

    The Warehouse Manager role responsible for supervising day‑to‑day warehouse operations to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient handling, storage, and movement of materials and finished goods. This role combines direct people leadership with hands‑on operational oversight, focusing on execution discipline, productivity, safety, inventory accuracy, and service levels.

    Job Description

    The Warehouse Manager leads daily execution of warehouse activities including receiving, put‑away, picking, packing, staging, and shipping coordination. The role is operational and execution‑focused, emphasizing work prioritization, floor leadership, issue resolution, and coaching, while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and safety requirements.
    This position includes direct supervisory responsibility for Warehouse Associates.
    Key Responsibilities
    Warehouse Operations & Execution
    Supervise daily warehouse activities to meet operational and customer requirements
    Coordinate workloads, staffing, and priorities across shifts or zones
    Ensure efficient material flow and optimal use of warehouse space
    People Leadership & Supervision
    Directly supervise warehouse staff
    Assign work, manage capacity, and monitor attendance and performance
    Provide coaching on procedures, productivity, and safety
    Support onboarding, training, and certification requirements
    Participate in performance evaluations and corrective actions
    Inventory Accuracy & Controls
    Ensure accurate inventory handling, location control, and transaction execution
    Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and discrepancy resolution
    Enforce warehouse controls and documentation standards
    Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping
    Enforce safe work practices and proper use of material handling equipment
    Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements
    Maintain warehouse organization and housekeeping standards
    Order Fulfillment & Service Levels
    Ensure timely and accurate picking, packing, and staging of orders
    Support resolution of order errors, shortages, or delays
    Partner with Shipping to meet delivery commitments
    Systems, Tools & Process Adherence
    Ensure effective use of WMS, ERP, and scanning systems
    Reinforce standard operating procedures and workflows
    Maintain accurate records and reporting as required
    Issue Resolution & Escalation
    Serve as first‑level escalation point for warehouse execution issues
    Support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
    Coordinate resolution with Inventory Control, Logistics, and Operations
    Cross‑Functional Collaboration
    Partner with Logistics, Inventory Control, Materials, Production, and Customer Service
    Align warehouse activities with inbound and outbound schedules
    Provide operational feedback to support continuous improvement
    Continuous Improvement
    Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, space utilization, and productivity
    Support standardization of warehouse processes and best practices
    Participate in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High school diploma or GED required
    • 1+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or materials management experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
    • Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, barcode scanning, and inventory control processes.
    • Demonstrated experience managing receiving, put-away, inventory control, and order fulfillment
    • Strong understanding of warehouse safety regulations, material handling equipment, and operational compliance requirements.
    • Proven ability to lead teams, prioritize workload, and meet operational performance targets.
    • Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other business software applications.
    • Ability to work across multiple departments including Operations, Materials, Logistics, Procurement, and IT.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
    • 2+ years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
    • 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or materials management experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
    • Experience participating in or leading a Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation, upgrade, or major system conversion.
    • Experience with Oracle WMS, Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM, Oracle E-Business Suite WMS, or other Oracle supply chain applications.
    • Demonstrated success leading operational change management, user adoption, and process standardization initiatives.
    • Experience developing warehouse procedures, work instructions, and training programs.
    • Knowledge of inventory optimization, cycle counting methodologies, slotting strategies, and warehouse layout design.
    • Experience supporting data migration, system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live activities.
    • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement training/certification.
    • APICS/ASCM, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, or other supply chain certifications.
    • Proven ability to partner with IT, Operations, Supply Chain, and external software vendors to implement business process improvements.

    Additional Job Details

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
    Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

    Work Shift Schedule

    First Shift (United States of America)

    No Soliciting

    Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Nidec Motor Corporation

    Nidec Motor Corporation is a leading manufacturer of electric motors and related products.

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