Division Manager

Colonial Surface Solutions; Columbus Grove (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Surface Solutions is seeking a Division Manager for its Columbus Grove, OH site. This on-site leadership role oversees daily operations, staffing, budgets, and project coordination to ensure high-quality industrial cleaning and coating services.

You will drive safety, performance metrics, and customer satisfaction while fostering a positive, collaborative work culture. The role requires strong leadership, hands-on presence on the production floor, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or production management in an industrial, manufacturing, or surface finishing environment.
• Strong scheduling, resource planning, and workflow optimization skills.
• Proven team leadership and people management abilities including coaching and performance feedback.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the division and manage production schedules and staff.
• Coordinate projects and optimize processes to meet quality, safety, and customer standards.
• Lead and develop team members, handle staffing needs, and support training for safe, efficient workflows.

Skills

Scheduling

Resource Planning

Team Leadership

People Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Compliance

Data Analytics

Education

Operations Management

Tools

Excel

Scheduling Systems

Reporting Tools

Job description

Company Description

Colonial Surface Solutions provides industrial cleaning and coating services across Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, with a strong focus on quality and reliability. With nearly 50 years of experience in paint and powder coating, the company specializes in abrasive cleaning, coating removal, and protective applications for a wide range of industrial clients. Team members work with established processes and modern equipment to help customers extend the lifespan and performance of their assets. The organization values safety, consistency, and customer satisfaction, offering opportunities to contribute to long-term client relationships and operational excellence.

Role Description

The Division Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Columbus Grove, OH, responsible for overseeing daily operations, staff, and resources within the division. This role manages production schedules, coordinates projects, and ensures that industrial cleaning and coating services meet quality, safety, and customer standards. The Division Manager leads and develops team members, handles staffing needs, and supports training to maintain efficient workflows and a safe work environment. Additional responsibilities include monitoring performance metrics, managing budgets, optimizing processes, and collaborating with leadership and customers to address issues and improve service delivery. The position involves regular presence on the production floor, effective communication with cross-functional teams, and timely reporting on operational and financial results.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or production management in an industrial, manufacturing, or surface finishing environment, with strong skills in scheduling, resource planning, and workflow optimization.


• Background in team leadership and people management, including coaching, performance feedback, and support for a positive, inclusive work culture.


• Knowledge of industrial cleaning, coating, or related processes such as abrasive cleaning, paint and powder coating, and protective applications (or willingness to learn these processes).


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with experience handling operational issues, safety concerns, and quality improvements.


• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams, customers, and senior leadership.


• Commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in efficiency and quality.


• Basic proficiency with office and production software tools (e.g., spreadsheets, scheduling systems, reporting tools) and comfort using data to track performance.


• Relevant education or training in operations management, industrial technology, business, or a comparable field; equivalent experience will be considered.


• Ability to work on-site in Columbus Grove, OH, with regular presence on the production floor and flexibility to support operational needs.