Production Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical America; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Reading, PA seeks a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and profitability.

You will oversee ~50 employees and partner with engineering, maintenance, sales, and scheduling to optimize production and deliver strong results. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with a track record in strong communication and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing leadership or management experience.
• Strong leadership and team-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Provide leadership to supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production staff.
• Develop and execute operational plans that support business objectives and profitability.
• Partner with Sales and Scheduling to align production with customer demand.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead troubleshooting of quality and production issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

ERP experience

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Job Description

Make an Impact Where It Matters

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our Reading, PA facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving safety, quality, operational performance, and long-term profitability while ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

You will lead a team of approximately 50 employees and partner cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, sales, and scheduling to optimize production and deliver results.

What You Will Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
• Provide leadership and direction to supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Develop and execute operational plans that support business objectives and profitability
• Partner with Sales and Scheduling to align production with customer demand
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, cost, and delivery
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead troubleshooting of quality and production issues
• Champion safety initiatives, housekeeping standards, and 5S practices
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Establish and communicate performance metrics to monitor and improve operational effectiveness
• Lead and support projects that enhance capacity, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing leadership or management
• Strong leadership experience managing teams in a production environment
• Background in plastics or related manufacturing industries preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive results through problem solving and decision making
• Solid understanding of industrial equipment and mechanical systems
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

• Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation and influence business performance
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong cross-functional partnership
• Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Ability to develop and grow high-performing teams
• Part of a global organization focused on innovation and long-term sustainability

The salary range for this position is $103,400-129,300. 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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