Warehouse Manager - Claremont

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

Warehouse Manager - Claremont

Legal Entity

GKN Drivelin Newton LLC (Delaware)

Job Description Summary

Dauch is looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our team in Claremont, NC. This is a fully onsite position. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations within the Claremont Distribution Center, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate receipt, storage, inventory management, and shipment of materials and finished goods. This position drives operational excellence through effective leadership, continuous improvement, inventory accuracy, and adherence to customer, quality, and safety requirements in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive environment.

Job Description

• Leads daily warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse staffing.
• Ensures compliance with customer delivery requirements and maintain on-time shipment performance.
• Manages inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventories, location control, and transaction discipline.
• Develops, coaches, and leads warehouse supervisors and team members to achieve operational objectives.
• Monitors and improves key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory accuracy, and cost.
• Coordinates with Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to support business requirements.
• Ensures compliance with all OSHA, environmental, company, and customer requirements.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Develops labor plans and manages staffing levels to meet operational demands while controlling costs.
• Investigates and resolves inventory discrepancies, shipment issues, customer concerns, and operational disruptions.
• Oversees warehouse equipment, storage systems, and facility organization to support efficient operations.
• Supports internal and external audits, customer visits, and compliance assessments.
• Manages warehouse budgets, labor utilization, and operating expenses.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant Warehouse, Logistics, or Distribution experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, shipping, receiving, transportation, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Knowledge of JIT delivery, ASN processing, EDI transactions, and customer logistics requirements.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion, SAP, or similar ERP platforms.
• OSHA 30 certification or advanced safety training.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.