Warehouse & Inventory Manager

New Way Trucks•Scranton, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

New Way Trucks is seeking a strategic, hands-on Warehouse & Inventory Manager to lead warehouse operations across multiple production sites in Iowa and Mississippi. This role is responsible for receiving, inventory control, and digital transformation of warehouse systems, ensuring alignment with production and service demands. The ideal candidate brings precision, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset to support refuse truck manufacturing at scale.

Requirements

High school diploma required with a depth of experience
5–7 years of warehouse/inventory management experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial fabrication preferred).
Able to travel up to 30%.
Proven success managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods across multiple production sites.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems; Epicor experience is desired but not required.
Familiarity with barcode scanning, digital inventory tracking, and mobile warehouse tools.
Experience conducting cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciling discrepancies with accounting.
Skilled in warehouse layout planning, labeling systems, and lean storage strategies.
Background in warehouse digitalization, process automation, and scalable inventory strategies.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics preferred.
Certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma are valued but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Lead daily warehouse activities, including receiving, staging, material flow, and storage.
Enforce safety, cleanliness, and organizational standards across all warehouse zones.
Coordinate with production and service teams to ensure timely material availability.
Execute cycle counts and full physical inventories per accounting directives.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies with root-cause analysis.
Maintain accurate records in ERP systems.
Drive digital transformation of warehouse processes, including barcode scanning, real-time inventory tracking, and mobile workflows.
Collaborate with IT and operations to implement system upgrades and automation tools.
Develop and execute warehouse strategies that support lean manufacturing, service responsiveness, and multi-site scalability.
Standardize warehouse layouts, labeling, and material flow across facilities.
Support supplier-facing documentation and inbound inspection protocols.
Partner with Supply Chain, Accounting, Production, and Quality teams to align inventory practices with business goals.
Train and mentor warehouse staff on best practices, systems, and safety procedures.