Plant Production Leader - Safety, Quality & Growth

Mitsubishi Chemical America

Willoughby (OH)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 119,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Willoughby, Ohio. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating with Engineering, Maintenance, Sales, and Scheduling to optimize production and drive long-term profitability.

You will direct a team of about 60 employees, champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and align production with customer demand while balancing capacity and efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership or management.
Strong leadership experience managing teams in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for daily manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer needs.
Direct a team of approximately 60 employees and oversee supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production staff.
Develop and execute operational plans aligned with business objectives and profitability.
Ensure production activities comply with policies, procedures, and standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

People management

ERP systems

Continuous improvement

Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

You will direct a team of about 60 employees, champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and align production with customer demand while balancing capacity and efficiency.

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