Crew Manager- Night Shift (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Scranton, PA, is seeking a safety-driven Crew Manager to lead night-shift manufacturing operations, driving safe, efficient production and continuous improvement across all departments.

You will oversee multiple work centers, ensure staffing and training, and champion 5S, quality, and discipline while collaborating with HR and leadership to drive results and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics industry preferred).
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Be the on-site safety champion, promoting and enforcing all safety systems and policies.
• Oversee all work centers to meet production goals safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Maintain staffing levels, train and assign team members, and communicate priorities to leadership.
• Partner with managers to implement and track training standards and promote cross-training.
• Ensure quality procedures and 5S standards are followed and areas stay clean and safe.
• Maintain accurate employee records and document coaching, performance discussions, and actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company:

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and safety-driven Crew Manager to lead our night-shift manufacturing operations at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials in Scranton, PA. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing production environment while driving continuous improvement and team development across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership
Be the on-site safety champion, promoting and enforcing all safety systems and policies. Identify and correct unsafe conditions immediately, conduct root-cause investigations for incidents, and ensure all employees receive and comply with required safety training.

Production Management
Oversee all work centers to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Collaborate with scheduling to meet customer demands, eliminate barriers to production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Staffing & Communication
Maintain proper staffing levels and ensure team members are trained, assigned appropriately, and remain on task. Act as the key communication link between night-shift employees and leadership, providing clear updates on priorities, results, and significant events.

Training & Development
Partner with Department Managers to implement and track training standards for new and existing employees. Foster skill development, identify potential future leaders, and promote cross-training to build a flexible and engaged workforce.

Quality & Housekeeping
Ensure all quality procedures are followed and 5S standards are maintained. Reinforce the connection between organization, cleanliness, and safety, and ensure all production areas are kept in optimal working condition.

Documentation & Discipline
Maintain accurate employee records, enforce plant rules in alignment with company policy, and document all coaching, performance discussions, and corrective actions. Partner with HR and management to ensure accountability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics industry preferred)

• Proven leadership and team management experience

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment

• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Why Join Us

At Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, we're dedicated to innovation, safety, and sustainability. As a Crew Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead a skilled team, drive operational excellence, and contribute to a workplace culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

The salary range for this position is $82,600.00 - 103,200.00 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information

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