Production & Warehouse Leader

Overview

Production & Warehouse Leader position within Ingersoll Rand's CSS North America division. This high-impact role leads day-to-day operations across a growing aftermarket site with established warehouse functionality and expanding light production. The leader builds operational discipline, develops high-performing teams, improves workflow, and ensures safety, quality, productivity, and customer commitments are consistently met. The role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and champions Lean practices and operational excellence.

• Operational Leadership & Site Execution:
  Lead day-to-day operations across the manufacturing and warehouse environment, including Production Operations, Materials, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and Lean implementation.
• Establish and drive site goals in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity (SQDIP), aligning with business priorities and customer commitments.
• Collaborate with customers, cross-functional leaders, and internal teams to meet production requirements and achieve business outcomes.
• Align department goals and activities with broader organizational goals using policy deployment.

• Production Planning, Capacity & Inventory Management:
  Leverage budgeting, forecasting, and Sales, Inventory, and Operational Planning (SI&OP) rhythms to ensure scheduling, capacity, and headcount support plant success.
• Manage manufacturing schedules to meet customer requirements while optimizing inventory, staffing, work procedures, duty assignments, budget constraints, and timelines.
• Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost-control programs.
• Ensure production and quality control systems are effective by analyzing production, quality, and operational data to maintain high-quality yields.

• Metrics, Financial Performance & Continuous Improvement:
  Implement and monitor meaningful performance indicators across EHS, People, Service, Quality, Cost, and Growth to deliver business results.
• Drive performance against CEO metrics, financial goals, site objectives, and continuous improvement priorities (EHS, quality, delivery, inventory turns, process efficiency, cost).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by championing Lean Manufacturing principles and implementing site-wide process improvements.

• People Leadership & Team Development:
  Guide, motivate, coach, and develop team members to achieve targets, maintain a safe work environment, and perform at high levels.
• Establish a strong site culture with clear priorities around execution, communication, employee relations, and accountability.
• Encourage employee involvement and ownership in achieving excellence across SQDIP and compliance.
• Develop and utilize people resources effectively through talent management processes.
• Create effective teams to resolve production or processing problems promptly.
• Coach and review the performance of direct reports.

• EHS, Quality & Compliance:
  Partner with EHS specialists to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational programs, including OSHA and applicable environmental agencies.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance, and operational discipline across production and warehouse operations.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (preferably in Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain or related field).
• 7+ years of experience in a warehouse manufacturing industrial environment.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading and managing individuals and teams.
• 2+ years of experience with ERP systems (specifically SAP) and inventory control processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial systems and key drivers within the manufacturing environment.

• Leadership and Team Development
• Operational Excellence and Execution
• Production, Warehouse, and Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management and Cost Control
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Systems and Data-Driven Decision Making
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication, Accountability, and Employee Engagement
• Safety, Quality, and Compliance Focus

• Based in Ocala, FL (onsite)

Ingersoll Rand embraces a culture of personal ownership—taking responsibility for the company, communities, and environment, as well as personal health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are designed to support you in and beyond the workplace.