Receiving Team Lead

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

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
Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.
Basic Duties and Responsibilities:
The Receiving Team lead is responsible for daily execution of warehouse functions specific to various departments. The Receiving Team Lead must be self-motivated, promote good morale and productivity, and maintain a high level of communication with their team and the Supervisor. Position reports to the Supervisor, working as part of the Southaven management team to drive continuous improvement using metrics to achieve logistics excellence in service, quality and cost.
This position requires the ability to perform all responsibilities in a safe, accurate and timely manner in accordance with Safety policy & procedures, Quality and the principles of 6S3Q, and time standards. Regular attendance is a mandatory requirement due to the nature of the role.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading receiving operations by driving productivity and contributing to controlled work flow on the floor
• Provides a thorough understanding of all receiving operations, processes and systems to be able to proactively manage and work independently on issues in a timely manner and provide accurate resolutions.

• Interact with other hourly employees to apply sound communication and motivational techniques
• Lead continuous improvement of service, quality and cost management leveraging lean manufacturing principles.
• Lead departmental employees and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma; Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience in receiving operations in a distribution environment
• At least 2 (two) years direct experience in warehouse lead
• 2 (two) or more  years in a leadership role supervising people in a distribution environment
• Valid Driver’s license

SKILLS:

• Computer literacy to include Warehouse Management Systems and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer)
• Communication skills-ability to communicate with all levels within the organization to include customers, corporate office contacts, employees and managers.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to develop working relationships as a team builder and motivator, providing effective leadership
• Excellent problem-solving skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position requires sitting, walking, stooping, bending, talking in person and by phone or video; the stamina to work the shift as scheduled and on a regular basis, ability to work in a non-climate controlled facility with exposure to heat and/or cold in accordance with weather conditions, lifting large, small or awkwardly shaped items on a regular or repeated basis as needed, domestic and international travel by car, plane, train; extensive use of computer equipment. 

The physical demands described here and above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with the ADA, as may be requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here and above are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position at a successful level.

EOE 

Additional Job Details

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

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.