Lean Manufacturing & Production Operations Manager

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Development

24-Hour Fitness Center

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader for the Critical Power Solutions Division in Pennsylvania.

You will oversee CPSD manufacturing and customer testing, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while leading cross-functional teams and shaping production plans. The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience and 2 years of management.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and standard work.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead CPSD manufacturing and customer testing operations to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and monitor manufacturing management systems, KPIs, and daily accountability processes.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly production reviews for performance, capacity, and commitments.
• Lead Lean initiatives including 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, and waste reduction.
• Oversee customer testing and test lab operations to meet testing requirements.
• Coordinate production support: equipment maintenance, tools, and facility needs.
• Support new product introductions with manufacturing plans and prototype testing.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and budgets.
• Lead and develop manufacturing and testing staff; participate in hiring and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply chain to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Production Planning

KPIs

Safety & Quality

Cross-functional Leadership

MS Office & ERP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader for the Critical Power Solutions Division in Pennsylvania.

You will oversee CPSD manufacturing and customer testing, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while leading cross-functional teams and shaping production plans. The role emphasizes Lean initiatives, performance management, and continuous improvement.