Supervisor, Warehouse

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD located in Santa Ana, CA.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for oversight and management of day to day warehouse activities and team of warehouse employees. The Warehouse Supervisor leads the support of a variety of plant operations including shipping, receiving, loading and unloading of trucks, cycle counts, and other inventory related activities. As a management level employee, the individual in this role is responsible for demonstrating and enforcing Nikkso safety standards at all times.

• Ensure all inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely.
• Maintain the accuracy of inventory balances, and the reconciling the inventory inaccuracies.
• Continually review internal systems and processes and develop changes to ensure efficiencies and reliability of the processes, that ensure inventory accuracy and correct use of systems
• Manage all inventory movement to and from the facility. This includes vendor receipts, RMA’s, removal returns, Pick Tickets, and Sales Orders.
• Establish and manage a perpetual cycle count and stock take programs to maintain accurate inventory records on all products. Includes the identifying root cause of the adjustments and reporting
• Collect, analyze, and chart Inventory and planning data for metrics and KPI’s
• Support the resolution of quality related issues, including internal, customer, and supplier issues
• Provide input on quality systems and ensure adherence to quality procedures
• Continually improve safety by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
• Maintain and improve housekeeping for all warehouse managed areas utilizing 5S methodology.
• Manage spending against budget, controlling spending in relation to changes in production volume
• Provide leadership and support to the Inventory Control team, and actively participate in management meetings as required
• Contributes to team atmosphere by assisting employees, both internal to the department and external, supervisors and managers.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing warehouse
• Experience with cycle counts
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Utilize exceptional communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within the organization
• Ability to be flexible to a changing environment, acknowledging urgency when necessary
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential matters
• Ability to remain organized at all times
• Team building skills
• Must be an innovative self-starter and open to new ideas
• Demonstrated ability to lead changes towards continuous improvement. Lean and Six sigma experience preferred.

Work Environmental and Physical Demands:

• In order to perform the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools or controls
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime may be necessary as the workload dictates. This may include week days, weekends, nights and/or holidays.
• Job will generally be performed in a shop environment and may require travel to a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site. Conditions will vary at each location, but the conditions listed above will generally apply.

Environmental Safety Requirements

• New Employee Safety Training is required by all newly hired employees, including Safety Awareness
• All safety related training is provided and tracked by the EHS Director
• Job specific training modules deemed necessary by employee’s Manager or Director will be required of all employees on an ongoing basis

Employees are required to wear Nikkiso provided PPE as/when needed. PPE’s include, safety shoes, safety glasses, face shields, FR clothing, cryogenic gloves, cryogenic apron, cut resistant gloves, safety gloves, hearing protection, hard hats & dust masks. Failure to comply with Nikkiso Cryo safety requirements will result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the work environmental and physical demands listed above.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
• Intermediate computer skills are required, comfortable with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• A minimum of 3 years working in a warehouse leadership position is required

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Nikkiso is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.