We are seeking a Production & Warehouse Manager to lead production and warehouse operations at its Mentor, Ohio facility. This role is critical in driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and team performance within a modern manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end production and warehouse functions while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop Managers and Supervisors across production and warehouse operations
Foster collaboration, accountability, and engagement across all shifts
Build a flexible, data-driven workforce capable of operating in a technologically advanced manufacturing environment
Drive digital transformation initiatives using Smart Factory tools, digital dashboards, KPIs, and real-time performance data
Partner with Continuous Improvement leadership to embed CI culture, fast-response problem solving, and Six Sigma methodologies on the shop floor
Oversee all warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material flow planning
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory standards, SOPs, and documentation requirements
Lead production planning and execution to meet customer demand, quality standards, and performance targets
Monitor production metrics and adjust plans proactively to improve efficiency and outcomes
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in a technical field (Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or similar)
5+ years of experience as a Production Manager or 5–7 years in a manufacturing supervisory role
Experience in chemical manufacturing strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience leading Smart Factory or digital manufacturing initiatives
Strong ability to analyze KPIs and use real-time data to drive operational decisions
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach teams through change and modernization
Additional Information
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Materials Planningunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Metricsunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Managementunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP)unmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Shipping/Receivingunmatched
Six Sigmaunmatched
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
Warehousingunmatched
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