Manufacturing Area Manager

Qnity Electronics, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics, Inc. Newark, Delaware拠点で、先端エレクトロニクスの現場を統括するManufacturing Area Managerを募集します。安全性・信頼性・生産性を高める front-end 製造オペレーションの責任者として、現場の戦略を実行し、ハイパフォーマンスなチームを育成し、継続的改善を推進します。

この職位は現場のリーダーシップを前面に出し、Lean 原理、5S、標準作業、Kaizen などを用いて、設備稼働とコスト意識の高い組織づくりに貢献します。オンサイト勤務が原則で、日々の計画遂行と横断的な連携を重視します。

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing, process technology, engineering, maintenance, or operations leadership experience.
• Previous people leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading change and driving measurable performance improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, reliable, and compliant front-end manufacturing operations, driving performance across safety, quality, environmental compliance, production, yield, throughput, cost, and schedule attainment.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, and Finance teams to execute production plans, improve asset performance, and achieve site objectives.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of Technical Advisors, Engineers, and Front-Line Supervisors through coaching, mentoring, accountability, workforce development, and employee engagement.
• Serve as a visible and hands-on leader, promoting a culture of ownership, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, structured problem solving, and daily management systems.
• Lead efforts to reduce safety risks, unplanned downtime, waste, and recurring process or equipment issues while implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Utilize data, digital tools, and performance metrics to identify opportunities, prioritize improvements, and deliver measurable business results.
• Manage resources effectively to ensure adequate staffing, safe execution of work, and achievement of production and customer commitments.
• Champion change management initiatives, challenging the status quo and driving adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Support site financial performance by managing operating costs, improving productivity, optimizing manufacturing economics, and contributing to budget planning and strategic improvement initiatives.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment of daily operations with broader business objectives, customer needs, and long-term growth strategies.

Skills

People leadership

Change management

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Job description

先端エレクトロニクスの世界で、次の飛躍 ‘Next Leap’ を実現しませんか？

急速に変化するテクノロジーとコネクティビティの分野で、成功への原動力となる課題解決に挑戦しませんか？あなたの発想力、熱意、そして問題解決力で、エレクトロニクスのさらなる飛躍を形にしましょう。

Qnityは、先端エレクトロニクスやハイテク産業向けの材料・ソリューションを提供するグローバルリーダーです。しかし、私たちの強みは製品だけではありません。新しい可能性に挑戦し続け、常にチャレンジを楽しむ結束力のある仲間が集まっています。すべてのメンバーが、最先端技術の実現に貢献しています。

Qnityは、未来を見据えて挑戦する人、既成概念を打ち破る人、そして多様な視点を歓迎します。なぜなら、私たちは世界の進歩を加速させる重要な役割を担っているからです。Qnityで、あなたのキャリアをスタートさせる、または次のステージへ進めるチャンスを見つけてください。

Position Summary

Qnity is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Area Manager to lead in our Newark, Delaware site. This is a key member of the leadership team responsible for leading safe, reliable, and efficient front-end manufacturing operations. This role serves as a visible, hands-on leader and change agent who drives operational performance, develops high-performing teams, and champions continuous improvement initiatives.

The Manufacturing Area Manager partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, and Finance teams to achieve business objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence. This leader translates site strategy into sustainable operational improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.

This position is 100% onsite reporting to our Newark, DE facility. Candidates who currently reside within a daily commutable distance will be given priority.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead safe, reliable, and compliant front-end manufacturing operations, driving performance across safety, quality, environmental compliance, production, yield, throughput, cost, and schedule attainment.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, Supply Chain, EH&S, and Finance teams to execute production plans, improve asset performance, and achieve site objectives.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of Technical Advisors, Engineers, and Front-Line Supervisors through coaching, mentoring, accountability, workforce development, and employee engagement.
• Serve as a visible and hands-on leader, promoting a culture of ownership, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
• Drive Operational Excellence initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, structured problem solving, and daily management systems.
• Lead efforts to reduce safety risks, unplanned downtime, waste, and recurring process or equipment issues while implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Utilize data, digital tools, and performance metrics to identify opportunities, prioritize improvements, and deliver measurable business results.
• Manage resources effectively to ensure adequate staffing, safe execution of work, and achievement of production and customer commitments.
• Champion change management initiatives, challenging the status quo and driving adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Support site financial performance by managing operating costs, improving productivity, optimizing manufacturing economics, and contributing to budget planning and strategic improvement initiatives.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure alignment of daily operations with broader business objectives, customer needs, and long-term growth strategies.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, process technology, engineering, maintenance, or operations leadership experience.
• Previous people leadership experience with direct supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading change and driving measurable performance improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Experience managing safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience within chemical processing, specialty materials, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or continuous process industries.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher certification.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and large-scale operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of reliability, maintenance, and asset management principles.
• Knowledge of Operational Excellence systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

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