Warehouse Operations Manager

NTN Bearing Corporation; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Medical plans

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

Cash matching 401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Additional paid time off during major

Auto Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

NTN Bearing Corporation in Lebanon, Tennessee is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead all warehouse activities, ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency. You will drive inventory control, space utilization, and service levels while developing a high-performance team on the shop floor.

You will oversee ERP system usage, asset management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet production needs and customer commitments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Higher level leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience managing inventory control, material flow, and warehouse processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead across all levels.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all warehouse operations including receiving, inventory management, material handling, shipping, packaging and distribution.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory control and service levels.
• Monitor stock levels and support replenishment planning.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Hire, train and develop warehouse staff and foster floor-level engagement.
• Drive ERP usage and accurate inventory records and reporting.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and asset management.
• Establish standard procedures and best practices for efficiency and cost control.
• Manage inbound/outbound logistics and packing/shipping preparation.
• Analyze performance and implement corrective actions to improve service and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production and customer needs.
• Lead special projects to support growth.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

#26-0579

Anytown, Tennessee, USA Job Description

Location: Lebanon, TN

NTN Bearing Corporation, a global leader in bearing manufacturing serving the automotive and industrial markets for more than 100 years, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead warehouse and distribution activities at our Lebanon, Tennessee facility. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate warehouse operations while driving continuous improvement, inventory integrity, employee development, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with process discipline and commitment to customer service and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, material handling, shipping, packaging, and distribution activities.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory control, warehouse productivity, space utilization, and service levels.
• Monitor inventory consumption trends, stock levels, and market conditions to support replenishment planning and ensure material availability for business operations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop warehouse personnel to maximize productivity, engagement, and operational effectiveness. This includes being out on the floor working with employees to cut, trim and process product for customers.
• Drive proficiency and utilization of ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory records, reporting, shipping, receiving, and transaction processing.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of material handling equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, delivery vehicles, and other warehouse assets.
• Establish and standardize warehouse procedures, workflows, and best practices to improve efficiency, consistency, and cost performance.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics activities, including receipt of materials, inspection processes, packaging, crating, and shipment preparation.
• Analyze operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve service, quality, inventory accuracy, and overall warehouse effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production requirements, customer commitments, and strategic business objectives.
• Lead special projects and perform additional duties as required to support business growth and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Progressive experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing operations, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, warehouse operations, and material flow processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a warehouse environment requires extensive walking and standing.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move materials up to 75-100 pounds safely.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment while complying with all PPE and safety requirements.

Success Profile

The successful Warehouse Operations Manager will be a hands-on leader who drives operational performance through strong team development, process improvement, inventory accuracy, and a relentless focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

Requirements

• comprehensive benefits
• choice of medical plans
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• cash matching 401(k) Plan
• paid vacation
• additional paid time off during the major holiday season
• Auto Plan
• eligibility for tuition reimbursement

NTN Bearing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

We further are committed to considering all qualified individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation as needed throughout the hiring process.

Qualified Veterans are encouraged to apply.