Plant Production Manager: Safety & Growth

Calgon Carbon Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA & 401k with company match

Hybrid schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Calgon Carbon Corporation seeks a Production Manager III for our Columbus, OH plant. You will mentor supervisors and operators, oversee safety, production planning, and cost controls while ensuring environmental compliance and quality targets.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, reviewing documentation, and optimizing production with a focus on efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery. Strong leadership and manufacturing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Process Engineering required.
• Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve production documents, assign OT as needed, and train staff.
• Ensure environmental compliance and coordinate with environmental group.
• Monitor processes and equipment for permits compliance and coach operators.
• Lead safety culture, conduct incident investigations and root-cause analyses.
• Review production plans and adjust runs to meet demand and quality targets.
• Mentor team leads and develop operators; maintain training matrix and SOPs.
• Manage cost performance and budget for the plant; track KPIs and implement improvements.

Skills

0-2 years manufacturing (unionized)

3-5 years supervisory

7-10 years manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Chemical / Process Eng

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Calgon Carbon Corporation seeks a Production Manager III for our Columbus, OH plant. You will mentor supervisors and operators, oversee safety, production planning, and cost controls while ensuring environmental compliance and quality targets.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, reviewing documentation, and optimizing production with a focus on efficiency, safety, and on-time delivery. Strong leadership and manufacturing experience are essential.