Warehouse Manager

OSBORN LLC; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborn LLC in Richmond, IN is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a production and warehouse team in day-to-day shipping and receiving activities. You will drive Lean and Kaizen initiatives, ensure safety compliance, manage inventory accuracy, and deliver on-time orders while reporting on key performance indicators.

The role focuses on optimizing operations, team leadership, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field preferred.
• Five+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production and support staff in warehouse/shipping and receiving operations.
• Enforce safety rules and address hazards and incidents.
• Monitor stock levels and record inventory/shipment data; ensure accuracy in systems.
• Drive Lean/Kaizen, 5S and visual management initiatives.
• Train staff on processes and equipment aligned with quality standards.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly KPI reports including on-time delivery and safety metrics.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Safety compliance

Inventory management

TPS / Toyota Production System

Operations management

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field

Job description

Job Details
Job Location: Osborn Richmond - Richmond, IN 47374
Position Type: Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a team of production workers and support staff in day-to-day warehouse/shipping and receiving operations, including safety, quality, on-time order delivery, and continuous improvements
• Ensure all safety rules, regulations, and programs are followed by staff; audit and address all departmental safety hazards, equipment and guarding malfunctions, and personal safety violations
• Monitor stock levels and shipment orders; enter inventory and shipment transactions into computerized systems and maintain inventory accuracy; respond to shipment/order inquiries
• Drive standardized work as applicable to assigned area
• Employ Lean and Six Sigma concepts and practices; conduct Kaizen events; drive 5S activities and visual management
• Train staff on new and existing work assignments, machinery, tools, and processes consistent with the organization’s quality systems and documented standard work
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on standard KPIs (on-time delivery, shipments inventory, headcount, etc.), payroll approvals, safety, and continuous improvement projects
• Other tasks as required

QualificationsPosition Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field strongly preferred, or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; management experience preferred
• Strong emphasis on state and local safety regulations, safety compliance, and training
• Experience in leading Lean/Kaizen activities is strongly preferred
• Work experience in TPS/or similar environment a plus
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner