Hands-On Warehouse Operations Leader | Lean, 5S & Safety

Milacron; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Milacron in Batavia, Ohio, seeks a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead day-to-day production warehouse operations, main receiving, aftermarket, and off-site warehouses. You will guide group leads and hourly staff, ensure timely material flow, and drive safety, quality, and inventory accuracy on the floor.

You will establish and monitor KPIs, develop staff, and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve material-flow issues. A hands-on leader role with strong communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Progressive experience in warehouse operations, distribution, and inventory control.
• Experience leading team leads, supervisors, and hourly operational teams.
• Experience with receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production and other warehouse operations.
• Develop and lead group leads and hourly associates.
• Ensure timely material flow from receiving to shipping.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and controls.
• Lead annual physical inventory planning and execution.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, service, and inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement and standard work on the floor.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Warehouse management system

Warehouse reporting tools

Job description

Milacron in Batavia, Ohio, seeks a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead day-to-day production warehouse operations, main receiving, aftermarket, and off-site warehouses. You will guide group leads and hourly staff, ensure timely material flow, and drive safety, quality, and inventory accuracy on the floor.

You will establish and monitor KPIs, develop staff, and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve material-flow issues. A hands-on leader role with strong communication is required.