Onsite Operations Lead - Process & Productivity

Burpee Gardening; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Fresh garden vegetables from our farm

Job summary

Burpee Gardening is seeking an Operations Support Lead to partner with the Senior Operations Manager and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. This hands-on role spans manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, inventory, and other operational areas, leading projects and identifying practical improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or distribution, a relevant degree, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to drive cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or supply chain.
• Experience with manufacturing, assembly, packaging, warehouse, logistics, inventory, or similar operations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Hands-on, practical approach to solving problems and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Operations Manager to support daily operational priorities and key initiatives.
• Lead and support projects focused on productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, material flow, and operational efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks and process gaps and help develop and implement solutions.
• Manage projects from planning through execution, including timelines, resources, progress tracking, and communication.
• Analyze operational data and metrics to identify trends and support business decisions.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Work with area supervisors to understand daily needs, roadblocks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support peak periods, business transitions, special projects, and other priorities as needed.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to improve how we work.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Burpee Gardening is seeking an Operations Support Lead to partner with the Senior Operations Manager and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. This hands-on role spans manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, inventory, and other operational areas, leading projects and identifying practical improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or distribution, a relevant degree, and strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to drive cross-functional