Industrial Operations Lead: Processing & Warehouse

Legado Talent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Legado Talent seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily processing, warehouse, and yard activities at an industrial facility in Oregon. You will manage workforce deployment, production workflow, inventory control, equipment readiness, safety, and overall performance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or material-processing settings, balancing productivity, safety, quality, customer service, and employee development while

Qualifications

• Two or more years of operations leadership experience in an industrial, manufacturing, recycling, warehouse, distribution, or material-processing environment.
• Experience supervising frontline or hourly employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workflow, staffing, equipment, inventory, and operational priorities.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety practices and industrial operating procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication, coaching, conflict-resolution, and team-building skills.
• Ability to remain professional and composed when handling operational challenges, employee concerns, or customer issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems used for scheduling, inventory, reporting, and operational tracking.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework, a degree, or relevant technical training is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily processing, warehouse, and yard operations to achieve production, service, safety, and profitability objectives.
• Plan workflow and deploy hourly employees based on production priorities, staffing levels, equipment availability, and customer needs.
• Monitor operational activity and maintain reports measuring production, inventory, equipment utilization, and overall performance.
• Manage material handling and processing activities to maximize productivity, quality, and margin contribution.
• Coordinate with other departments to identify opportunities to improve the value and handling of incoming materials.
• Provide operational support to other company facilities or departments when needed.
• Supervise frontline leads and hourly employees in a union environment.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and employee development.
• Assign and direct work, evaluate performance, provide coaching, and address employee concerns.
• Administer corrective action and other employment decisions in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and the collective bargaining agreement.
• Train employees on material identification, processing procedures, equipment use, and safe work practices.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and respectful workplace culture.

Job description

Legado Talent seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily processing, warehouse, and yard activities at an industrial facility in Oregon. You will manage workforce deployment, production workflow, inventory control, equipment readiness, safety, and overall performance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or material-processing settings, balancing productivity, safety, quality, customer service, and employee development while