Job Description

Role Overview

This position is responsible for overseeing daily production and warehouse operations to ensure appropriate staffing, accurate production documentation, and achievement of operational and financial objectives. The role partners closely with quality, safety, and leadership teams to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and a strong culture of accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee production activities to ensure proper staffing levels and accurate documentation aligned with business goals.
• Monitor production yields, identify trends, and implement improvements to increase efficiency and throughput.
• Identify and resolve production constraints to improve flow while maintaining product quality.
• Meet or exceed established production variance targets.
• Allocate labor and equipment resources effectively to achieve operational objectives.
• Remove waste and inefficiencies from production and warehouse processes.
• Review plant processes and workflows and recommend industrial engineering improvements on a project basis.

Quality & Safety

• Partner with quality personnel to ensure product consistency, appearance, and adherence to established standards.
• Ensure all team members understand and comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a superior safety, housekeeping, and compliance program.
• Maintain positive working relationships with applicable regulatory agencies.
• Ensure physical security protocols and controlled access points are upheld.

Financial & Performance Management

• Monitor manufacturing and operational expenditures and report monthly variances.
• Maintain responsibility for gross margin performance.
• Apply management-level understanding of cost optimization and financial efficiency metrics.
• Present plant-level performance metrics clearly and effectively to key stakeholders.

Leadership & People Development

• Coordinate the hiring, onboarding, and training of manufacturing and warehouse personnel.
• Manage direct reports, including performance management, coaching, development, and corrective action when required.
• Lead teams to achieve performance goals while fostering a positive, accountable culture.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Promote effective communication across all levels of the operation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in warehouse and/or manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management principles and best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Hands-on experience with material handling equipment, including forklifts.
• Forklift certification strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and a culture of accountability.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, particularly in operational and financial reporting.

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