Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Pay Rate: $37.00/hr on W2
Location: 220 James Jackson Ave, Cary, NC 27513
Shift Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM (Mon-Fri)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the start-up and ongoing operation of a new warehouse supporting the Power Electronics Center of Competence in Cary, North Carolina. This role is critical to establishing efficient, safe, and scalable warehouse operations that support engineering and customer delivery commitments. As a hands-on operational leader, you will be responsible for warehouse start-up activities, inventory management, logistics coordination, and team leadership, while driving compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 6 Month with potential extension or conversion to FT depending on performance and business need.
RESPONSIBILITY:
· Lead the start-up of a new warehouse operation, including layout design, material flow definition, and establishment of standard operating procedures, policies, and controls.
· Develop and implement warehouse processes for receiving, storage, kitting, picking, packing, and shipping to support power electronics testing lab and service activities.
· Ensure accurate inventory management and control using SAP, including material master setup, inventory transactions, cycle counting, and reconciliation.
· Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external logistics providers to meet facility needs and delivery schedules.
· Maintain compliance with all Hitachi Energy internal policies and applicable regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements.
· Build, lead, and develop alongside a high-performing team by fostering a strong commitment to a culture of safety, quality, and integrity.
· Monitor and improve warehouse performance using KPIs, data analysis, and lean principles.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost optimization, space utilization, and service levels.
· Apply risk assessments to evaluate operational, safety, and compliance risks, and to support data-driven process changes and continuous improvement initiatives within warehouse and inventory operations.
· Support audits and ensure strong governance, documentation, and controls across warehouse operations.
QUALIFICATION:
· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
· Minimum 2 years of experience managing warehouse or logistics operations in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
· Experience with warehouse start-up activities, including opening a new facility and establishing procedures, policies, and workflows.
· Strong SAP experience related to inventory management, material movements, logistics, and reporting.
· Solid understanding of inventory control practices, cycle counting, and warehouse management systems.
· Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to engage, develop, and motivate teams.
· Demonstrated experience using risk assessments to identify operational risks, evaluate impacts of process changes, and implement mitigation strategies within warehouse or manufacturing environments.
· Experience in the power, energy, or electrical manufacturing industry is preferred but not required.
· Strong problem-solving skills, data-driven mind-set, and ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
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