Production Manager

DuPont•Copley, OH

12d

About The Position

DuPont Multibase is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the site leadership team in Copley, Ohio. The role leads a team of approximately 15 employees at a site operating on a 24/5 manufacturing schedule. The Production Manager is responsible for developing people, improving operations, strengthening operational discipline, and helping ensure production and customer expectations are consistently met. The position champions DuPont Core Values and promotes a culture centered on safety, accountability, performance, and continuous improvement. It applies Lean, Six Sigma, digitally enabled manufacturing tools, engineering principles, structured problem-solving, business knowledge, and cost-modeling tools to improve manufacturing effectiveness and support operational decisions. The role partners with site and business leaders, aligns resources with business priorities, and connects employees’ daily work to the organization’s purpose. DuPont describes this as a highly visible position within the Copley site leadership team, with direct influence on operational performance and the development of people and capabilities. DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package; further details are available on its Compensation and Benefits page.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, coach, and develop people.
Experience applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
Experience with Operational Excellence and continuous improvement.
Experience working with digitally enabled manufacturing tools and systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
Lean or Six Sigma Practitioner experience or certification.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15 employees, building an engaged, accountable, and high-performing organization.
Champion DuPont Core Values and reinforce a culture where safety, operational discipline, and performance are shared responsibilities.
Establish and communicate clear performance goals, metrics, and expectations to safely and efficiently meet production and customer needs.
Drive Operational Excellence and continuous improvement by engaging employees in identifying opportunities, eliminating waste, and removing barriers to performance.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and digitally enabled tools to improve manufacturing effectiveness and support better decision-making.
Recruit, retain, develop, and recognize talent while fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Provide ongoing coaching, development, and performance feedback to strengthen individual capabilities and overall team effectiveness.
Partner with site and business leaders to understand priorities, anticipate changing needs, and align resources to deliver business value.
Build a strong understanding of the site's products, customers, requirements, and manufacturing operations.
Serve as a primary sponsor for Operational Discipline within the area.
Apply engineering principles and structured problem-solving approaches to address routine and complex manufacturing challenges.
Use business knowledge and cost-modeling tools to evaluate opportunities and support sound operational decisions.
Use management systems and performance metrics to monitor results and drive accountability against established goals.
Connect the team's day-to-day work to the broader purpose of the organization, helping employees understand the importance and impact of what they do.