Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager
The Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager oversees daily production team activities, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. This role involves leading and mentoring team members, driving continuous process improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency in a manufacturing environment. The position is full-time and requires onsite presence, focusing on building effective teams and fostering a safe, inclusive workplace culture.
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Summary
Confidential client is hiring a Manufacturing Shop Operations Team Manager to lead production teams, drive safety and quality improvements, and support continuous process improvement. This is an onsite, full-time, entry-level (Early Careers) role with a Fall 2026 start.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise daily activities of a production unit or team to meet production targets.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members; set clear expectations and deliver feedback.
- Drive safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency through cross-functional collaboration.
- Lead small projects and work assignments; remove obstacles and allocate resources.
- Monitor team performance metrics, use basic data analysis to inform decisions, and recommend process improvements.
- Maintain housekeeping and enforce workplace safety and compliance standards.
Responsibilities & Key Activities
- Ensure team meets daily production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- Provide on-the-floor leadership: direction, delegation, and problem resolution.
- Partner with operations, quality, and maintenance to identify and implement improvements.
- Use data to track performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-up.
- Support talent development—coach, train, and promote a high-engagement team culture.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, logistics) or equivalent experience.
- Leadership potential with some supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
- Basic data analysis aptitude and a willingness to learn continuous improvement tools.
- Ability to work 100% onsite in Columbus, IN.
- Eligible to work in the U.S.; refer to Early Careers requirements below for specific visa guidance.
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience in manufacturing or production.
- Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) incident investigation and root cause analysis.
- Exposure to Lean / continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting quality or productivity metrics on the shop floor.
Competencies
- Builds effective teams
- Collaborates and communicates effectively
- Decision quality and drives results
- Develops talent and directs work
- Manages conflict and drives engagement
- Health & safety fundamentals and incident investigation
- Continuous process improvement
- Values differences and inclusion
Education, Start Date & Work Type
- Degree level: Bachelor’s or equivalent experience.
- Educational programs aligned: business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, logistics.
- Start date: Fall 2026.
- Work type: Full-time, 100% onsite in Columbus, IN.
Compensation
- Estimated annual salary: $84,548 (estimated). Exact pay offered will depend on candidate experience and role-specific factors. The role follows applicable federal and state pay transparency requirements.
U.S. Early Careers & Visa Eligibility
- Exempt Entry Level: Intended for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest degree from an accredited U.S. college/university and who currently reside within the continental U.S.
- International students (U.S.-based roles): F-1 visa holders must have approved CPT or OPT that relates to their degree and is authorized by their university.
Legal & Accessibility
Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application and interview process — please contact Careertakes for assistance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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