Director of Warehouse Operations
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Job Location:
Southaven, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The worlds dreams peoples 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 worlds and peoples tomorrows; the worlds first the worlds best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.
Job Summary
Nidec is the worlds No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling everything that spins and moves miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors industrial motors appliance motors and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment mining oil and gas and power generation and for commercial applications such as pool and spa condensers cooling towers and large refrigeration units.From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140000 employees stationed worldwide Nidec continues to be a unique organization and each location maintains its individual personality.
Job Description
To provide leadership and direction to all aspects of the NAR. To coordinate and manage the daily operational needs of the shipping receiving warehouse and distribution of domestically manufactured and imported electrical motors in support of established goals and timelines.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the safe receipt storage and retrieval and timely dispatch of goods.
- Full responsibility to achieve and sustain desired reliability and service levels of the distribution center.
- Ensure work place health and safety standards are met and maintained in accordance with established rules and guidelines.
- Establish productivity goals standards and key measurement techniques.
- Plan the arrangement of goods within the distribution center ensure productivity and on time delivery targets are met.
- Direct the development and implementation of Logistical programs and business and financial strategies.
- Work with division to resolve technical issues to include quality issues.
- Establish and monitor cost control programs and inventory control procedures.
- Lead direct and indirect staff to include resolving employee issues training and development and corrective actions.
- Prioritizing planning delegating and controlling work flow.
- Develop work plans to ensure appropriate staffing level managing overtime and turnover.
- Motivating organizing and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets are met.
- Take responsibility for the security of the building equipment and maintenance.
- Produce regular reports and statistics on a daily weekly and monthly basis.
- Insure compliance with all aspects of Trade Compliance Governmental regulations ISO OSHA Safety programs etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Engineering or related field MBA preferred
- Six Sigma Lean 6S NAFTA Trade Compliance CTPAT
- Prior experience with warehouse distribution or facilities management required.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive management experience.
- Prior experience managing multi location facility preferred.
- Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing processes is required.
- Experience with warehouse & Logistical technology systems needed. Oracle experience preferred.
- Strong documentation experience effectively managing salaried and hourly staff.
- Work history must show individual has strong communication analytical creative and problem-solving abilities.
- Candidate should possess core competencies in Process Management Inventory Control Quality Planning and Resource management.
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret data establish and meet deadlines and respond to a changing environment.
- Individual must be results and detail oriented.
Additional Job Details
Management M4Organizational Impact Recommends tactical and operational strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall business unit department and/or job family group resultsDirects the execution of strategies established by functional and/or executive leadershipEstablishes operational plans for department and/or job family group with short- to mid-term impact on results (e.g. 1-3 years)Work requires a high degree of responsibility for resources and frequently influences business decisions made by senior leadershipTypically responsible for moderate revenue and/or expenditures in multiple areas or over multiple teams with moderate oversight with signature authorityCommunication & InfluenceCommunicates with parties within and outside of own business unit department and/or job family and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the job family group which may include clients or partnersWorks to influence others to accept job family group/business units view/practices and agree/accept new concepts practices and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organizationMay conduct briefings with senior leaders within the business unit/job family group. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issuesInnovation & ComplexityResponsible for making significant improvements of processes systems or products to enhance performance of business unit department and/or job family groupProblems and issues faced are numerous and undefined where information is typically difficult to obtainProblems are frequently complex. Problems typically impact multiple business units and/or job family groupsProblems are typically solved through drawing from extensive prior experience and analysis of issuesLeadership & Talent ManagementManages a department or job family or a large team that includes multiple teams led by other people leadersResponsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/job family group/team to ensure availability of talent necessary to accomplish departmental business resultsTypically has hiring firing promotion and reward authority within own area in accordance with Corporate GuidelinesKnowledge & ExperienceRequires advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple job family groupTypically has mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplinesTypically requires a bachelors degree or equivalent professional certification and 10 years of prior relevant experienceEqual 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: 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
About Company
You won't find Nidec throwing down the latest dance steps, though the company specializes in spins and moves. The company claims the largest global market share for the tiny spindle motors that power hard-disk drives. It also makes midsized motors for home electronics and industrial e ... View more
