Assistant Warehouse Manager

Mitsubishi Power Aero; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Power Aero in Bloomfield, CT is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, ensure inventory accuracy, and maintain SAP transaction integrity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will back the warehouse manager, coordinate receiving, storage, shipping, and cycle counts, operate forklifts as needed, and collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Quality, Logistics to keep material flow smooth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of warehouse receiving, inventory control, shipping, and material handling processes.
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Ability to perform hands-on warehouse work with materials up to 50 pounds.
• Experience operating forklifts and certification eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational backup to the warehouse manager and coordinate daily priorities.
• Support daily warehouse operations including receiving, inventory control, storage, and shipping.
• Maintain SAP transactions for receipts, movements, and adjustments.
• Coordinate inbound material flow and outbound fulfillment including staging and packing.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Planning, Quality, Logistics, and Inventory teams.
• Support customer returns, repairs materials, and quality hold items.
• Assist with cycle counts, audits, safety compliance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse operations

SAP

Manual handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

MS 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Mitsubishi Power Aero LLC is headquartered in Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA, and is a group company of Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. Mitsubishi Power Aero is the OEM and the exclusive provider of aero-derivative gas turbine packages based on the advanced technology of Pratt & Whitney® proven aircraft engines. For over 60 years, Mitsubishi Power Aero products and services have been the innovative solutions that our global customers require to deliver reliable, affordable electricity to their consumers.

Our customers rely on us to offer a true partnership for the entire life cycle of their gas turbines and to provide the best advice, monitoring, upgrades, retrofits, and repairs available to keep their operations running smoothly. We offer a rare level of customization, hands-on service, and responsiveness. Speed, flexibility, and durability are hallmarks of our products and customer support, as well as our culture.

Mitsubishi Power Aero has installed more than 2,000 gas turbines in over 50 countries. Our portfolio of aero-derivative gas turbine engines offers competitive, efficient, and flexible products that generate 30 to 140 MW of power in peaking, baseload, and on-demand power applications. As the demand for power expands, and more intermittent sources of power are introduced to power grids, Mitsubishi Power Aero will continue to play a vital role in providing energy security to customers worldwide.

We integrate resources and create synergies with other Mitsubishi Power companies, allowing us to deliver optimized technical and commercial solutions. Customers respect our rich heritage as an innovator and value our financial stability as part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, a global leader in energy. Mitsubishi Power Aero cultivates the full potential of employees to advance engagement, personal growth, and organizational goals. Connect with us at aero.power.mhi.com or LinkedIn.

Job Summary

The Assistant Warehouse Manager supports daily warehouse operations at the Bloomfield, Connecticut, facility and serves as the primary operational backup to the warehouse manager. This hands-on role helps maintain efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, SAP transaction integrity, shipping and receiving execution, and continuity of warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the primary operational backup to the warehouse manager by helping coordinate daily priorities, workflow, personnel support, training reinforcement, and continuity of operations during absences or peak workloads.
• Support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, storage, material movement, shipping, logistics, and warehouse organization.
• Maintain accurate SAP transactions for receipts, inventory movements, storage transfers, delivery documentation, and inventory adjustments.
• Coordinate inbound material flow, including receipt verification, labeling, staging, discrepancy resolution, inspection routing, quarantine support, and put-away.
• Support outbound fulfillment, including picking, packing, shipment preparation, freight coordination, carrier communication, and shipment issue resolution.
• Partner with Procurement, Planning, Quality, Logistics, Inventory, and other teams to resolve receiving, inventory, shipping, and material availability issues.
• Support customer returns, repair-related materials, quality inspection staging, controlled inventory, and materials on inspection or quality hold.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, internal audits, safety compliance, storage utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong understanding of warehouse receiving, inventory control, shipping, and material handling processes
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system
• Ability to perform hands-on warehouse work, including safely lifting or moving materials up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment; ability to obtain and maintain required forklift-operation certification
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, communication, organization, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and document handling

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain management, logistics, operations management, business, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered
• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain functions
• Previous experience supporting a warehouse manager, supervisor, lead, or team leader strongly preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or highly regulated environment ideal.
• Working knowledge of transportation, freight, and carrier management activities favored.