Production Leader: Build Teams, Optimize Output

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunity for advancement

Professional development opportunities

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Performance bonus opportunities

Competitive salary

Stable, growing company with expansion

Job summary

Mid-State manufactures high‑quality products and seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, quality, and a culture of accountability while driving continuous improvement across the plant.

The Production Manager will supervise supervisors, develop teams, and coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Maintenance to meet customer demand and optimize resources.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
• 3+ years managing supervisors or production teams
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze production metrics and make data‑driven decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production supervisors and manufacturing team members.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Monitor daily production metrics, labor utilization, and equipment performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, improve throughput, and lower operating costs.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies and OSHA compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure smooth production flow.
• Develop production schedules based on customer demand and available resources.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper material flow.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Analyze production data and prepare operational reports for leadership.
• Manage labor costs, overtime, and departmental budgets.
• Foster a positive, high‑performance work environment built on accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

People development

Operational analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

MS Office & ERP/MRP proficiency

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Mid-State manufactures high‑quality products and seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on safety, efficiency, quality, and a culture of accountability while driving continuous improvement across the plant.

The Production Manager will supervise supervisors, develop teams, and coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Maintenance to meet customer demand and optimize resources.