Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Warehouse Manager II to join our team in Kennesaw, GA.  This role is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, cycle counting, picking, and shipping of products and materials. The position ensures strict adherence to corporate safety standards, HAZMAT protocols, and security procedures. Additionally, it involves making informed decisions related to inventory management and ensuring full compliance with Yamaha and JSOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) regulatory guidelines. 

What you'll be doing:

• Provides strategic leadership and direct supervision to warehouse staff, ensuring operational excellence across all functions. Collaborates closely with shipping, receiving, inventory, and purchasing departments, as well as external partners, to maintain seamless workflow and communication. Fosters positive employee experience through effective communication, coaching, training, and ongoing staff development initiatives.
• Oversee warehouse operations. Establish, manage, track, and report against metrics and KPIs targets for the warehouse. 
• (KPIs include (but not limited to): Pieces shipped and received per hours worked, TRIR, Picking times, Dock to stock processing, and Inventory accuracy.)
• Manages, reviews, and approves inventory adjustments. Maintains accurate inventory records using a computerized inventory system.  Reports include Cycle Count accuracy by bin, and Inventory adjustments.  With explanations and action plans to Sr Manager Warehouse Operations.
• Monitor warehouse expenditures and ensure they are within budget.  Review procedures and expenditures for potential improvements and savings and submit suggestions for advisement.
• Provides overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of warehouse staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Yamaha’s policies and applicable laws. Plans, assigns, and directs work for warehouse staff. Conducts periodic employee evaluations. Addresses employee complaints and resolves problems. Maintains the proper level of temporary staff.
• Maintain a high level of awareness of the Kaizen and 5S programs and MBO participation. Maintains and updates operational manuals.  Ensures warehouse is compliant with all Federal, State, and JSOX rules for warehouse operations.
• Instruct and train the warehouse staff on safety and HAZMAT procedures. Ensure adherence to all safety and HAZMAT procedures and applicable policies. Maintain employee records regarding training.

What you need to be successful:

• AS/BS/BA degree in Supply Chain Management or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in warehouse operations / distribution.
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with internal departments such as shipping, receiving, inventory, and purchasing.
• Experience in Kaizen / 5S methodology strongly preferred.
• In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and corporate safety standards.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and JSOX compliance requirements related to inventory and operational controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Proficient with inventory management systems (e.g., SAP EWM, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)
• SAP EWM Experience strongly preferred (9.5 or S4)
• Position is onsite. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!  

What’s in it for you: 

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing 
• Fertility Benefits 
• 37.5 hour work-week 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits 
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product 

Reports to:  Department Manager 

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

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