Operations Lead — Chemical Manufacturing & Warehouse

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans including HSA

Company-paid disability and life保险

Job summary

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment in Cleveland, OH seeks an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing, assembly, and warehouse activities. This hands-on leader will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing a team of 10–15 and coordinating with Finance on the operating budget.

You will develop SOPs, batch records, and work instructions across blending, filling, assembly, and logistics, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT hazmat rules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain operations experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Experience with chemical blending and filling, assembly, warehouse processes.
• Knowledge of OSHA, hazard communication (GHS/SDS), and DOT hazmat shipping.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, assembly, and warehouse operations, including chemical blending and filling, product assembly and packaging, inventory management, receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Plan production runs based on customer demand, inventory levels, and material availability.
• Develop, maintain, and train employees on SOPs, batch records, and work instructions for blending, filling, assembly, and warehouse processes.
• Own the Mace compliance program, ensuring operations and products comply with applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT hazmat, etc.).
• Accountable for production and warehouse productivity, accuracy, service levels, and efficiency.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, storage, and segregation of materials including hazmads and chemicals.
• Support supplier relations and inventory levels for raw materials and packaging.
• Identify operational issues and develop timely solutions with teams.
• Conduct physical inventory, cycle counts, and investigations of discrepancies.
• Ensure processes are followed and drive product quality through inspections and traceability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S) to improve productivity, quality, cost, and service.
• Manage preventive maintenance for facility and equipment; ensure safe conditions.
• Promote safety culture and maintain safety, environmental, and regulatory records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment in Cleveland, OH seeks an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day manufacturing, assembly, and warehouse activities. This hands-on leader will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while managing a team of 10–15 and coordinating with Finance on the operating budget.

You will develop SOPs, batch records, and work instructions across blending, filling, assembly, and logistics, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT hazmat rules.