Production Manager @ Aerotek

Starting Salary: $113-121K

Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Production Manager due to an upcoming retirement! The Production Manager is responsible for mentoring and coaching Production Supervisors/Leads and Production Operators and overseeing overall production operations. This may include troubleshooting operational issues, reinforcing safety and quality standards, contribute to continuous improvement plans, and more! The standard hours for this role are during day shift hours with rotating on call between Production Supervisors.

Why Work Here? Excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) with general company match! Additional perks include incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, and learning & development opportunities!

Responsibilities

• Review and approve production documents, administer OT as needed, and train employees as needed and required
• Maintain environmental compliance and facilitate activities with the environmental group
• Actively ensure processes & equipment is in compliance of permits through monitoring and coaching operators
• Serve as a model for working safely in the plant
• Conduct incident investigations on near misses, injuries, and accidents. Participate in Behavior Based Safety Observations
• Enforce safety policies and adherence to JSPs
• Maintain Environmental Compliance and facilitate activities with Environmental Agencies
• Manage Outside Agency Inspection Visits
• Review MOC for area of responsibility and ensure process/equipment changes are conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Manage Cost Performance to Budget: materials, volume, spending. Manage Resource Requests (Material handling, Tools, housekeeping etc.)
• Monitor KPI's, Report on Performance, Act on Performance Issues. Identify work Process Improvement opportunities
• Administer company and plant policies maintaining effective labor relations
• Determine production line organization staffing needs, including overtime
• Review and approve Production Documentation (e.g., Log Sheets, Play Book)
• Review Production Plan and adjust product runs as needed
• Ensure resources are available for teams to produce on-time, quality product while they adhere to company and plant policies
• Lead teams in problem solving needs and motivate all teams to achieve plant goals/KPI's
• Review and approve Production Documentation (e.g., Log, Monitor, and OP sheets, Yields, byproducts etc.)
• Ensure that daily shift handover and area team meetings are held where issues are identified and root cause issues addressed
• Write and verify all the operators are trained and following all the Policies & Procedures
• Ensure supervisors, managers, and operators are maintaining training matrix, and up to date on SOP's
• Nurture the development of team employees including team leads
• Provide input to plant trainer to determine requirements of development for all employees to improve needed skills

Qualifications

• 9+ years of production management experience
• 4+ years of production supervisory experience with degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Process Engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in chemical manufacturing or unionized manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong leadership and team development experience
• Ability to support functions to achieve safety, environmental, financial, production, and quality goals

Work EnvironmentThe work will be split between working an office and in an indoor production facility that is dirty and not climate controlled, so temperatures can vary with the seasons. Team members should dress for the weather and wear clothing they do not mind getting dirty. Employees use manufacturing equipment, forklifts (if qualified), hand tools, power tools, tape measures, and inspection tools in a busy industrial environment that prioritizes safety and adherence to GMP.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of COLUMBUS, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $113535.00 - $121843.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.medical dental vision 401k w company match opportunity for advancement

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in COLUMBUS,OH.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.