Hands-On Production Manager — Lead Operations & CI

Workspire; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Workspire is partnering with a manufacturing organization to place a Production Manager in the Columbus, Ohio area to lead day-to-day production operations on the shop floor. You will provide hands-on leadership, set clear expectations, and develop frontline supervisors while driving accountability in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

The role emphasizes balancing stability with meaningful process improvements, building a culture of accountability, and delivering measurable

Qualifications

• Frontline supervision experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to coach and develop frontline supervisors and team leads.
• Hands-on experience with shop-floor visual management systems (hour-by-hour boards, 5S, standard work).
• Track record of managing KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities and rhythm, coordinate floor priorities, ensure efficient execution.
• Provide hands-on leadership, set clear performance expectations, address difficult conversations with accountability.
• Coach frontline supervisors and team leads with clear expectations and regular feedback.
• Promote safe working practices and address workplace hazards.
• Own and monitor KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity and drive corrective actions.
• Implement shop-floor visual management practices and improve material flow.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and drive sustainable changes.
• Establish and reinforce standard work and encourage process improvements.
• Communicate priorities, staffing considerations, and operational challenges to stakeholders.

Skills

Frontline supervision

Manufacturing operations

KPI management

Continuous improvement mindset

Visual management

Communication and leadership

Job description

Workspire is partnering with a manufacturing organization to place a Production Manager in the Columbus, Ohio area to lead day-to-day production operations on the shop floor. You will provide hands-on leadership, set clear expectations, and develop frontline supervisors while driving accountability in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.

The role emphasizes balancing stability with meaningful process improvements, building a culture of accountability, and delivering measurable