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We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality. All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society. Job Summary The Team Lead, Warehouse is an advanced skilled role responsible for providing daytoday work leadership and operational support within warehouse and distribution operations. This role performs handson warehouse activities while coordinating daily workflow, prioritizing tasks, reinforcing safety and quality standards, and serving as the first point of escalation for warehouse issues.
Job Description Role Overview
The Team Lead, Warehouse performs advanced warehouse duties while providing informal leadership and coordination to warehouse associates. The role focuses on shift execution, work assignment, issue resolution, safety reinforcement, and operational readiness, without formal peoplemanagement responsibilities such as performance reviews, hiring, or disciplinary actions.
This position typically reports to a Warehouse Supervisor, Distribution Supervisor, or Operations Manager (M1).
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Execution
Perform advanced picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and material movement tasks
Support loading, unloading, staging, and inventory control activities
Ensure order accuracy and adherence to shipping schedules
DaytoDay Team Leadership
Coordinate daily work assignments, priorities, and workflow on assigned shifts
Serve as firstlevel escalation point for operational or system issues
Reinforce standard operating procedures and productivity expectations
Inventory Accuracy & Control
Support inventory counts, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution
Monitor material handling practices to prevent loss, damage, or errors
Assist with investigation and correction of inventory variances
Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping
Enforce safety policies, equipment operation standards, and PPE use
Promote safe material handling, forklift operation, and ergonomic practices
Maintain clean, organized, and hazardfree work areas
Systems & Documentation
Ensure accurate transaction processing in WMS or ERP systems
Validate completion of work orders, shipments, and receipts
Support documentation of inbound, outbound, and inventory activities
Issue Resolution & CrossFunctional Support
Troubleshoot workflow bottlenecks, order issues, or material shortages
Coordinate with Transportation, Planning, Customer Service, and Procurement teams
Communicate status, issues, and priorities clearly to stakeholders
Training & Knowledge Sharing
Support onboarding and training of new warehouse associates
Provide handson direction and reinforcement of best practices
Serve as a subjectmatter resource for warehouse processes and systems
Continuous Improvement & Readiness
Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, layout, or workflows
Support implementation of process improvements and standardization
Assist with audits, peak planning, and operational readiness activities
Qualifications
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required
Typically 4-8 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution operations
Prior experience acting as lead associate or senior warehouse resource preferred
Certifications & Technical Skills (roledependent)
Forklift or powered industrial equipment certification required (sitedependent)
Familiarity with WMS, barcode scanning, RF systems, or inventory tools
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of warehouse operations and material flow
Ability to balance productivity, accuracy, and safety
Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Ability to lead work through influence rather than authority
Physical ability to perform warehouse tasks Additional Job Details Support & Production - S4
Organizational Impact
* Works to achieve operational targets within job area, with significant impact on achievement of results for the team
* Work consists of tasks that are typically not routine
* Works independently under limited supervision
* Frequently required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and procedures
Communication & Influence
* Communicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of significant importance to the team
* Explains practices, procedures, and policies in order to reach agreement
Innovation & Complexity
* Responsible for making moderate changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of team
* Expected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager review
* Daily challenges are typically not complex, and may require analysis to understand and resolve
Leadership & Talent Management
* Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees within team
* May delegate tasks within a team or be responsible for review of work
Knowledge & Experience
* Requires specialist knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through extensive work experience or education
* Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf Work Shift Schedule Third Shift (United States of America)
No Soliciting Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.
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Nidec Motor Corporation
Jul 08, 2026