Area Production Supervisor (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Performance Polymers Division; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead operations at our Reading, PA facility. You will provide visible leadership to production staff, ensure safety, quality, and schedule attainment, and collaborate with maintenance and training teams to raise operational performance.

The role emphasizes coaching employees, developing talent, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of manufacturing and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and employee supervision.
• Knowledge of the plastics industry and a basic understanding of in-

Responsibilities

• Lead Daily Production Operations: Oversee daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and schedule attainment.
• Champion Safety & Workplace Standards: Promote a strong safety culture and 5S practices.
• Develop & Support Production Employees: Provide coaching and guidance; assist in training and qualifications.
• Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement: Ensure adherence to quality standards and lead improvements.
• Manage Production Systems & Reporting: Ensure ERP transactions, training on M3 and Ignition, and accurate reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing ops

Supervision

Quality awareness

Job description

Company:Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description:Are you a hands‑on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering results? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to help lead manufacturing operations at our Reading, PA facility.In this role, you'll provide leadership to production employees within your assigned department, ensuring daily operations run safely, efficiently, and in alignment with quality and production goals. You'll work closely with the Production Manager, Shift Supervisors, Maintenance, and Training teams to strengthen operational performance, develop employees, and drive continuous improvement.

If you're a manufacturing professional who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, coaching employees, and making a measurable impact on safety, quality, and productivity, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Lead Daily Production OperationsProvide visible, hands‑on leadership to production employees within your assigned department.Oversee daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and schedule attainment.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and participate in or lead GEMBA walks to identify improvement opportunities.Execute daily production schedules, ensuring alignment with established production plans and work cell requirements.Participate in production scheduling meetings and proactively plan for staffing shortages.Coordinate production problem‑solving activities to address operational challenges and maintain product quality.Serve as a key communication link between department employees and plant management.
• Champion Safety & Workplace StandardsPromote a strong safety culture where employee well‑being is a core priority.Lead departmental safety activities, including Job Safety Analyses (JSA), safety training, safety talks, safety audits, and safety huddles.Maintain strong housekeeping and 5S practices throughout the assigned production area.Partner with Shift Supervisors on safety and quality incident investigations.Ensure incidents are appropriately documented and corrective actions are addressed.Encourage employee engagement and accountability in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Develop & Support Production EmployeesProvide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and guidance to production employees.Partner with the Production Manager, Shift Supervisors, and Training Coordinator to support employee training and job qualification requirements.Help ensure new and existing employees receive the training needed to perform their roles safely and effectively.Support staffing needs by participating in interviews and the hiring process.Provide input on employee performance and performance reviews.Partner with Shift Supervisors to maintain accurate personnel documentation.Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Drive Quality & Continuous ImprovementEnsure employees understand and consistently follow established quality standards and procedures.Lead and support production problem‑solving activities to address quality and process challenges.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.Support customer complaint investigations and help develop effective long-term corrective actions.Identify opportunities to improve production processes, employee performance, and overall department effectiveness.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Manage Production Systems & ReportingEnsure accurate and timely production transactions within the ERP system.Train and support employees on M3, barcode transactions, and Ignition systems.Monitor production performance and maintain accurate operational reporting.Help ensure production activities align with the established production schedule.Identify and address reporting discrepancies that could impact production planning or performance tracking.Use operational data and performance metrics to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Maintenance & Plant LeadershipCoordinate scheduled maintenance activities with Production and Maintenance Planners.Communicate equipment concerns and escalate urgent maintenance needs through the Shift Supervisor.Partner with Production leadership to align staffing, equipment availability, and production requirements.Maintain effective communication across departments to support operational priorities.Assist with resolving production challenges that could impact quality, efficiency, or customer delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 5-7 years of manufacturing and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and employee supervision.
• Knowledge of the plastics industry and a basic understanding of in