Smart Factory Production & Warehouse Leader

Hr Journals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hr Journals in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Production & Warehouse Manager to lead operations at its Mentor facility. This role focuses on driving operational excellence and fostering a safety-first culture.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and over 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include overseeing production, implementing digital solutions, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Experience in chemical manufacturing and ERP systems (SAP) is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Production Manager or 5–7 years in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Strong ability to analyze KPIs and use real-time data to drive operational decisions.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Managers and Supervisors across production and warehouse operations.
• Oversee end-to-end production and warehouse functions.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives using Smart Factory tools.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

ERP system knowledge (SAP)

Digital manufacturing initiatives

Continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical field

Job description

Hr Journals in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking a Production & Warehouse Manager to lead operations at its Mentor facility. This role focuses on driving operational excellence and fostering a safety-first culture.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and over 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include overseeing production, implementing digital solutions, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Experience in chemical manufacturing and ERP systems (SAP) is a strong plus.