Senior Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Growth

Alpolic; Willoughby (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Willoughby, OH seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes.

You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Sales and Scheduling to optimize production and strengthen site performance. You will direct a team of about 60 employees, set clear expectations, drive continuous improvement, manage capacity and equipment challenges, and align operations with company goals to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing leadership or management experience.
• Experience in plastics or related manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer needs.
• Direct a team of about 60 employees; provide direction to supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production staff.
• Develop and execute operational plans aligned with business objectives and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem-solving on production and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-priority management

Plastics industry knowledge

Influence

Team development

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. in Willoughby, OH seeks a Production Manager to lead daily manufacturing, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes.

You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Sales and Scheduling to optimize production and strengthen site performance. You will direct a team of about 60 employees, set clear expectations, drive continuous improvement, manage capacity and equipment challenges, and align operations with company goals to deliver