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Production Manager
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Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43201, USA
Listed on 2026-10-31
Listing for:
DuPont
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-31
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Management, Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This is an exciting opportunity for a manufacturing leader who is passionate about developing people, improving operations, and building a culture centered on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
The Copley site operates on a 24/5 manufacturing schedule, and in this role, you will provide leadership to a team of approximately 15 employees. You will play a key role in shaping team performance, strengthening operational discipline, and ensuring the organization consistently delivers against production and customer expectations.
If you are energized by leading teams, solving manufacturing challenges, and using Lean and Operational Excellence principles to make a measurable difference, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact.
What You’ll DoAs Production Leader, you will:
Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15 employees, building an engaged, accountable, and high-performing organization.
Champion DuPont Core Values and reinforce a culture where safety, operational discipline, and performance are shared responsibilities.
Establish and communicate clear performance goals, metrics, and expectations to safely and efficiently meet production and customer needs.
Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement by engaging employees in identifying opportunities, eliminating waste, and removing barriers to performance.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and digitally enabled tools to improve manufacturing effectiveness and support better decision-making.
Recruit, retain, develop, and recognize talent while fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Provide ongoing coaching, development, and performance feedback to strengthen individual capabilities and overall team effectiveness.
Partner with site and business leaders to understand priorities, anticipate changing needs, and align resources to deliver business value.
Build a strong understanding of the site's products, customers, requirements, and manufacturing operations.
Serve as a primary sponsor for Operational Discipline within the area.
Apply engineering principles and structured problem-solving approaches to address both routine and complex manufacturing challenges.
Use business knowledge and cost-modeling tools to evaluate opportunities and support sound operational decisions.
Use management systems and performance metrics to monitor results and drive accountability against established goals.
Connect the team's day-to-day work to the broader purpose of the organization, helping employees understand the importance and impact of what they do.
What You’ll Bring
Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, coach, and develop people
Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with Operational Excellence and continuous improvement
Experience working with digitally enabled manufacturing tools and systems
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
Lean or Six Sigma Practitioner experience or certification
Why This Opportunity?
This role offers the opportunity…
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