Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Description Job Summary: The Production Department Manager leads day-to-day operations within an assigned production area to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with established production goals…
Skills: Production Management, Personnel Management, Quality Control, Workplace Safety, Employee Training
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Description Assist in the assembly of wire harnesses by operating various production equipment and tools which terminate wires and cables. Pay: $15/hr + $1 shift differential Schedule: M-F 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM ESSENTIAL DU…
Skills: Wire Harness Assembly, Termination Equipment Operation, Quality Control, Mechanical Concepts, Attention To Detail
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Description Join the Qualtronics Team! At Qualtronics, we are dedicated to creating meaningful connections that matter. As a leading manufacturer of wire harnesses and cable assemblies, we take pride in delivering qualit…
Skills: Machine Operation, Wire Cutting, Cable Assembly, Quality Control, Production Documentation
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Job Overview: The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment such as motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydr…
Skills: Mechanical Troubleshooting, Electrical Troubleshooting, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulic Systems, PLC Programming
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Overview of Andelyn Biosciences Andelyn Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that specializes in advancing novel gene therapies from concept to commercialization. …
Skills: Strategic Leadership, cGMP Compliance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Forklift Operator and Material Handler Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is one of the largest and most reputable interior and exterior contracting firms in the US. WPI provides superior contracting services for drywall, pr…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Inventory Management, Shipping and Receiving, Safety Compliance
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
USALCO, LLC is a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right indi…
Skills: Class A CDL, Tanker Endorsement, Hazardous Materials Endorsement, Cargo Tank Operation, DOT Compliance
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Shipping and Kitting Associate Western Partitions, Inc. (WPI) is one of the largest and most reputable interior and exterior contracting firms in the US. WPI provides superior contracting services for drywall, prefabrica…
Skills: Shipping, Kitting, Warehouse Operations, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Tracking
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$22/hr
Ready to make an impact at Worthington Enterprises? Join our team! We are hiring for Skilled Production Associates on day and night shift. These are 12 hour shifts, 6am to 6pm OR 6pm to 6am, and a rotating 2-2-3 schedule…
Skills: Assembly, Testing, Problem Solving, Material Handling, Welding
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Forge Your Future with Us: At Forge Biologics, we believe in turning bold ideas into life-changing realities. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable access to life-changing gene therapies and help bring them from …
Skills: qPCR, ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, HPLC
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Blowmold Production Operator Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Blowmold Vacation Relief Workers earn $26.51 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as: 401K Matching Pension Plan Weekly Pay Paid Time Off Medi…
Skills: Blowmold Machine Operation, Quality Control, Forklift Operation, Equipment Troubleshooting, Warehouse Management
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Blowmold Vacation Relief Worker Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Blowmold Vacation Relief Workers earn $26.51 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as: 401K Matching Pension Plan Weekly Pay Paid Time Off M…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Production Line Operation, Quality Control, Machine Maintenance, Inventory Management
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Blowmold Leadperson Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Blowmold Lead earns $28.65 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as: 401K Matching Pension Plan Weekly Pay Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, Vision, and su…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, Team Leadership
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Blowmold Vacation Relief Worker Build your future with G&J Pepsi. Our Blowmold Vacation Relief Worker earns $26.51 per hour and receive competitive benefits, such as: 401K Matching Pension Plan Weekly Pay Paid Time Off M…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Production Line Operation, Quality Control, Machine Maintenance, Inventory Management
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
JOB OVERVIEW: 6:00AM-4:30PM This will involve set up, adjusting, maintaining, and configuring processing equipment according to assigned specifications, and regular communication with production personnel and supervisors…
Skills: Equipment Setup, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Inspection, GMP Compliance, Material Handling
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
JOB OVERVIEW: 2nd Shift: 4:00PM - 4:00AM The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing production leadership to shift or area of responsibility. This supervisor must ensure the safe and efficient operation of pr…
Skills: Production Leadership, Employee Coaching, Quality Inspection, Root Cause Analysis, GMP Compliance
Columbus, Ohio, United States · Hybrid
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corp…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Creo, Solidworks, Windchill PLM
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
$32/hr–$38/hr
JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring …
Skills: Plumbing System Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Preventive Maintenance, HVAC Hydronic Systems, Blueprint Reading
Columbus, Ohio, United States · Hybrid
Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corp…
Skills: Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, Design Engineering, SolidWorks, Plastic Injection Molding
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you w…
Skills: Packaging Machine Operation, Equipment Setup, Troubleshooting, cGMP Compliance, Mathematical Skills
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Leads day-to-day production operations to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer requirements. Oversees departmental performance, employee development, and quality standards while collaborating with leadership for continuous improvement.
Requires the ability to manage workforce processes, oversee production planning, and enforce safety and quality standards. Must be capable of coordinating with multiple departments and providing hands-on support for complex production tasks.
Description
The Production Department Manager leads day-to-day operations within an assigned production area to ensure work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with established production goals and customer requirements. This role oversees departmental performance, supports employee development and accountability, and reinforces quality and safety standards while collaborating with Operations leadership to maintain consistent production flow and continuous improvement.
1. Quality and Safety. Ensure adherence to established safety and quality standards within the department to protect employees and produce reliable products for customers. 15%
2. Training. Strengthen team capability and operational flexibility by developing employee skills, supporting
onboarding, and promoting continuous learning to sustain high performance. 15%
3. Production Oversight. Ensure production operations are effectively planned, resourced, and executed to
meet customer requirements for quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery. 50%
4. Personnel Management. Drive employee performance and accountability by managing workforce
processes, providing clear feedback, and aligning personnel actions with company standards and
operational goals. 10%
Note: Ten percent of time is reserved for ancillary responsibilities and activities unrelated to the performance objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities listed are fundamental to the position and must be performed successfully to achieve the key performance objectives of the role. Other responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Reinforce workplace safety standards and ensure adherence to established procedures, addressing facility concerns and ensuring proper injury reporting and documentation.
2. Execute department-level quality control and corrective action processes, documenting nonconformances, coordinating remediation efforts, and implementing improvements in alignment with organizational quality standards.
3. Collaborate with Quality to address process deviations and implement preventative measures, supporting continuous improvement initiatives led by Operations leadership.
4. Coordinate with Quality to verify equipment calibration and confirm production readiness prior to or during operation.
5. Escalate specification discrepancies to the Design Department and coordinate clarification to ensure customer-specific requirements are accurately interpreted and executed within the department.
1. Assess and prioritize department-level training needs in partnership with Team Leaders based on skill gaps, quality trends, and operational demands.
2. Deliver ongoing production training and retraining, including safety procedures, documentation requirements, and quality standards, reinforcing established operational and compliance expectations.
3. Oversee structured onboarding programs to ensure new hires achieve proficiency in production processes and understand role expectations, conducting milestone check-ins to support successful integration.
4. Support cross-training initiatives in collaboration with other Production Department Managers to expand workforce versatility and improve departmental coverage.
1. Align daily production activities with established production goals and job priorities by reviewing job reports and collaborating with the Scheduler and Team Leaders to assign work, adjusting assignments as priorities or staffing change to maintain consistent workflow.
2. Monitor production performance and workflow execution using ERP and reporting systems to ensure accurate labor tracking, proper job scanning, adherence to time standards, and correct departmental flow.
3. Partner with Team Leaders to oversee real-time work performance, reallocating personnel as needed to maintain productivity and workflow continuity.
4. Coordinate material availability and movement with Inventory and Material Handling to secure required production materials and communicate shortages or damaged inventory to appropriate leadership to prevent workflow disruption.
5. Ensure department-level equipment readiness by coordinating with Maintenance, addressing tooling issues, and overseeing machine setup and calibration to support production accuracy.
6. Collaborate with other Production Department Managers to align workflows and share staffing and material resources to sustain production continuity within established operational plans.
7. Communicate production status, priorities, and constraints through regular leadership meetings and escalate operational risks or resource constraints to the Operations Manager as needed.
8. Provide hands-on production support for high-priority or complex work to ensure timely and accurate completion.
1. Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports, incorporating Team Leader input and obtaining Production Manager approval.
2. Lead performance improvement conversations, develop and implement corrective action plans in partnership with the Production Manager, and escalate unresolved issues to HR.
3. Oversee employee timekeeping and attendance processes, approving timecards and time-off requests to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and appropriate staffing coverage.
4. Support recruitment efforts by participating in interviews and collaborating with HR on candidate selection decisions.
Connecting Everything
Qualtronics is an ISO-certified provider of contract manufacturing, design and prototyping of custom wire harnesses and control panels for specialized vehicles or standalone power units.
Offices: 4775 Progress Dr, Columbus, Indiana 47201, US
There are currently 833 open manufacturing positions in Columbus, OH listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Abbott, Crane Worldwide Logistics, Cardinal Health, Ryder System, Inc., Battelle, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 53 of the 833 open manufacturing positions offer remote or hybrid work (12 remote, 41 hybrid).
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.
