Warehouse & Inventory Manager

Let's Drive New Way Fearlessly Forward!

Continuing to move Fearlessly Forward New Way Trucks was founded in 1971 in Scranton, IA. Today, New Way Trucks has multiple refuse production and parts facilities throughout Iowa and Mississippi, with equipment operating in all 50 states, as well as Canada, Latin America, Asia, and beyond. We combine small town values with cutting-edge technology to deliver excellence in heavy manufacturing. Come build your future with us at New Way Trucks, apply today!

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.

Your Role in Our Mission: 

• 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.

To Perform this Job Successfully: 

• High school diploma required with a depth of experience; Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Business, or Logistics preferred.
• Certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma are valued but not mandatory.
• 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.

Why New Way Trucks? 

• Midwest Values: Integrity, hard work, and community from the core of our operations. 
• Innovation at Heart: We are committed to staying ahead of the curve and continually investing in technology and our people. 
• Competitive Benefit Package 

Are you ready to build your future with New Way? Apply Now!

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