Operations Manager ES Vreden

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials AG; Vreden; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Bike leasing (including partner)

Gym subsidy

Company car

Career development

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials AG is seeking a credible Plant Manager to lead the Engineered Solutions division in Vreden. You will oversee the facility, its people, and operations for CNC machining of engineering plastics, coordinating with sales, planning, and quality teams to drive performance and growth.

You will bring a Master in Mechanics/Technical Engineering, strong people management experience in production, and fluency in German and English.

Qualifications

• Master degree in Mechanics/Engineering or similar field.
• Significant experience leading teams in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and execute the operational budget to achieve targets.
• Plan and coordinate operations to meet customer requirements for flexibility and delivery.
• Optimize subcontracting and external suppliers for capacity and cost efficiency.
• Lead ES Vreden organization with coaching and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards (QESH, ISO, CE).
• Drive investments in CNC machines, automation, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with sales, production, planning, and quality teams to maintain competitiveness.
• Participate in Works Council and Safety Council meetings to support safety culture.

Skills

People management

Budgeting & cost control

Reading complex drawings

Lean manufacturing

German & English proficiency

Education

Master in Mechanics/Technical Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Automation technologies

Job description

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is a specialty materials provider committed to pioneering innovative solutions. With deep expertise and leadership in material science across the Mobility, Digital, Food, and Healthcare sectors, our over 60,000 employees help drive industry transformation, advance technology, and improve lives around the world.

At MCG, we value each individual's voice. We foster a safe, flexible, and supportive workplace where you can do meaningful work that contributes to a better future for people, society, and the planet.

About the role

In this interesting and challenging role, you will be responsible and accountable for the leadership of the facility, people and operations of our Engineered Solutions division in Vreden (CNC machining of our Engineering Plastics).

You will coordinate with the other relevant departments and functions, in order to achieve an optimal service level with good financial results and ensure sustainable profitable growth.

What you will do

• You prepare, present, and execute the operational budget (costs, FTE, investments, P&L) to achieve financial and business targets.
• You plan and coordinate operations to meet customer requirements for flexibility, capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
• You optimize internal European subcontracting and external suppliers to ensure capacity, service levels, resource availability, and cost efficiency.
• You lead and improve the ES Vreden organization, supporting your direct reports (operators, team leaders, planners, process engineers, technical engineer and administration) through communication, coaching, development plans, and performance management.
• You ensure compliance with QESH requirements, including quality systems, ISO, safety, CE, environmental regulations, ergonomics, and workplace standards.
• You drive strategic initiatives, investments (CNC machines, automation,…), process improvements (e.g. use of AI), and projects focused on productivity, cost, quality, technology, and profitable growth.
• You coordinate closely with sales, production, planning, quality, and other site/European managers, while monitoring new technologies and improving processes to maintain competitiveness.
• You meet with other local managers to discuss site related matters (Vreden Leadership Team) to ensure a good functioning of the total site.
• You represent MCAM ES Vreden in the local Works Council and Safety Council to ensure a good safety culture, social climate, and cooperation with the employees.
• You participate in the European ES managers meetings to discuss and/or propose strategy, organization, investments, projects, to ensure optimal performance of the total European ES.

What makes you a great fit

You don't need to meet every requirement to succeed here.

We value potential, mindset, and willingness to learn and collaborate as much as experience.

What you bring

• Master in Mechanics/Technical Engineering or a similar field;

• You have substantial experience as people manager in a production area;

• You bring a technical background: concerning (CNC) machining, machines and material properties. You are able to read complex technical workpiece drawings;

• Proficiency in both the German and the English language is essential;

• Knowledge about Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence.

What we offer you

• 30 days of annual leave;

• Job(Rad) bike leasing (also available for your partner);
• Gym subsidy, based on your monthly membership fee;

• Fair, transparent, and performance-based compensation, including a company car;

• Strong career development through tailored learning opportunities, mentorship, and continuous support.

Our company culture

Our culture is rooted in five core values: Integrity, Respect, Bravery, Collaboration and Ownership - we call it Our Way. These values guide how we work, innovate, and grow together.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. KAITEKI, our philosophy for the wellbeing of people, society, and the planet, strengthens our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.