Sr Operations Production Controller

Medline; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline is seeking a Senior Operations Production Controller in West Jefferson, OH. You will own the end-to-end outbound order flow, coordinating wave release, picking, processing, and shipping, making real-time decisions to protect service commitments.

Candidate will lead improvement initiatives, analyze trends, and train teams across functions. SAP/Catalyst experience and strong problem-solving abilities are essential for driving efficient, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years experience in distribution center or warehouse operations.
• Experience using SAP, Catalyst, or other WMS to manage order flow and resolve exceptions.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own outbound order flow from wave release to ship; adjust workflow in real time.
• Diagnose and resolve complex operational flow problems and lead improvement workstreams.
• Analyze data to identify trends and deliver actionable insights to leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve flow barriers and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

SAP

Catalyst

WMS

Order flow

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Job description

## Sr Operations Production ControllerApply: On-site: West Jefferson, Ohio: Full time: Posted Today: R2620085**Job Summary**The Senior Operations Production Controller owns the end-to-end orchestration and optimization of outbound order flow within the distribution center. This role applies deep operational and system expertise to independently resolve complex constraints, ensure consistent execution across wave, allocation, pick, pack, ship, and strengthen performance across service, quality, cost, and people metrics. Operating with minimal guidance, the Senior Controller serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for outbound flow, providing insights, training, and leadership across teams and cross functional partners.**Job Description****MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Own the daily execution plan for outbound order flow across wave release, allocation, picking, processing, and shipping. Make real time decisions to adjust workflow, rebalance labor/system constraints, and protect service commitments. Prevent or mitigate flow interruptions by anticipating constraints using data signals, system behavior, and floor observations.* Diagnose and resolve complex operational flow problems requiring new perspectives beyond established SOPs. Lead defined workstreams or improvement initiatives targeting throughput, cycle time, backlogs, accuracy, or exception reduction.* Analyze operational data, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights to Operations Leadership. Establish visibility tools (dashboards, threshold triggers) to proactively identify areas for continuous improvement.* Partner with Operations leadership, Supervisors, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Transportation to resolve systemic flow barriers. Influence partners to ensure performance, adoption of best practices, and alignment to KPIs.* Serve as a subject matter expert in order flow through SAP and Catalyst, understanding upstream and downstream impacts. Develop training and reference materials to strengthen site capability in systems usage related to order flow.* Provide training and day to day guidance to supervisors, leads, and cross functional partners on best practices for flow control. Act as a resource for other leaders by providing problem solving support and reinforcing standard work.* Integrate safety, quality, and compliance standards directly into flow processes to ensure efficient and compliant operations. Identify and address risks that impair Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, or People KPIs, collaborating with leadership on sustainable solutions. **MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:****Education:*** High school diploma or equivalent required. **Certification / Licensure:*** None**Work Experience:*** 4+ years experience in distribution center or warehouse operations with demonstrated responsibility for complex workflow execution**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:*** Proven ability to work independently, solve complex operational problems, and lead improvement workstreams.* Experience using SAP, Catalyst, or other WMS to manage order flow and resolve exceptions.* Advanced understanding of warehouse operations, outbound workflow, safety/compliance, and order flow through SAP/Catalyst.* Advanced analytical and problem solving skills* Strong communication skills and ability to influence across functions **PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.**Certification / Licensure:*** None**Work Experience:*** 3+ years of supervisory experience or experience coaching, mentoring, and training staff**Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:*** NoneMedline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.The anticipated salary range for this position:$79,000.00 - $119,000.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.