Logistics & Warehouse Ops Leader-in-Training

New South Express; Lincoln (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New South Express (NSE), a Honda Logistics North America subsidiary, seeks an Assistant Manager Trainee to develop into a leader in warehouse and logistics operations. The program provides hands-on experience across receiving, inventory control, safety, team leadership, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Throughout 20–24 months, participants rotate through warehouse and logistics departments, learn scheduling, carrier coordination, and performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; experience may substitute.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership potential demonstrated through work, school, or military experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, physically active warehouse environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work variable shifts and overtime when needed.
• Ability to lift typical warehouse weights (often 40–50 lbs.), depending on role requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, staging, and loading.
• Learn and apply best practices for inventory accuracy, warehouse layout, and material flow.
• Gain proficiency operating warehouse equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners).
• Monitor order fulfillment performance and support improvements in accuracy and speed.
• Work with transportation teams to ensure timely inbound and outbound shipments.
• Learn scheduling, routing, and carrier communication processes.
• Assist in resolving freight issues, shipment discrepancies, and logistics delays.
• Support cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Learn OSHA, DOT, and company safety policies to ensure a safe warehouse environment.
• Analytics & KPIs: learn to monitor pick accuracy, labor efficiency, and cycle times.

Skills

Leadership potential

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

WMS

Scanners

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

New South Express (NSE), a Honda Logistics North America subsidiary, seeks an Assistant Manager Trainee to develop into a leader in warehouse and logistics operations. The program provides hands-on experience across receiving, inventory control, safety, team leadership, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced distribution environment.

Throughout 20–24 months, participants rotate through warehouse and logistics departments, learn scheduling, carrier coordination, and performance