Job Information
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Production Manager in Reading, Pennsylvania
Production Manager (1749)
Title:Production Manager
Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Location:Reading, PA
Employment Type:Full time
Group Company:
- Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.
Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.
Job Purpose
Manage Operations to maximize safety, quality, and improve long-term profitability in order to maximize customer satisfaction.
Principal Accountabilities
Establish and maintain measurement systems to evaluate performance and business needs. Provide direction to a varying number of people, including Shift Supervisors, Crew Leads, Process Engineers, Process Technicians, Crew Members, and Engineering/Maintenance.
Work with Sales & Scheduling to meet customer and company needs and maximize profitability.
Develop and implement department plans. Ensure continuous improvement initiatives are identified and acted on.
Drive improvement in Safety, housekeeping and 5-S. Proactively correct safety risks
Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed.
Identify process improvement areas. Troubleshoot and prioritize quality issues and customer concerns. Coordinate operation improvement projects that target safety, capacity, and manufacturing
Develop and communicate performance metrics
Knowledge / Skills / Experience
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing Management
• B.S. Degree - Engineering or Science Field preferred.
• Knowledge of the Plastics industry.
• Excellent communication – written, verbal (one-on-one and groups).
• Good interpersonal skills - Team Player
• Good mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment.
• Organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient with ERP systems and principles, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Exceptional decision-making skills to include problem identification, analysis and resolution.
• Proven Leadership skills.
Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)
The salary range for this position is $103,530 - $115,040. 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.
Competitive Benefits
Benefits begin on DAY 1!
Employee Assistance Programs
Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees
Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
EEO Statement
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
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