Onsite Warehouse Manager - Automotive Logistics

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Claremont, NC is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations onsite at our distribution center. You will oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping, ensuring safety, accuracy, and on-time performance in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role focuses on coaching warehouse staff, driving continuous improvement with Lean, 5S and problem solving, managing budgets and staffing, and coordinating with Production, Planning, Customer Service,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7+ years in warehouse, logistics, or distribution.
• 3+ years of leadership in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with WMS and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory, shipping, receiving, and transportation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily warehouse operations including receiving, shipping, inventory control, material handling, and staffing.
• Ensures on-time shipments and compliance with customer delivery requirements.
• Manages inventory accuracy via cycle counts, physical inventories, and location control.
• Develops and coaches warehouse supervisors and team members to meet objectives.
• Monitors KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and costs.
• Coordinates with Production, Planning, Customer Service, and Transportation.
• Ensures OSHA and safety compliance; drives Lean, 5S, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Develops labor plans and manages staffing to meet demand while controlling costs.
• Resolves inventory and shipment issues and supports audits and customer visits.
• Oversees warehouse equipment, storage systems, and facility organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel

WMS experience

ERP systems

Inventory management

Shipping/Receiving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations/Business

Equivalent experience

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Dauch Corporation in Claremont, NC is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations onsite at our distribution center. You will oversee receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping, ensuring safety, accuracy, and on-time performance in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role focuses on coaching warehouse staff, driving continuous improvement with Lean, 5S and problem solving, managing budgets and staffing, and coordinating with Production, Planning, Customer Service,