Production Manager; Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Position: Production Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
## Production Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
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MCAM-Willoughby:
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** Company:
** Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
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* Job Description:

** Are you a proven manufacturing leader who knows how to bring together
** people, process, and performance
** to deliver results? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced
** Production Manager
** to lead manufacturing operations at our Willoughby, OH facility.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with responsibility for driving
** safety, quality, operational performance, customer experience, and long-term profitability**. You'll lead a manufacturing organization of approximately
** 60 employees
** while partnering closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Sales, and Scheduling to optimize production and strengthen overall site performance.

If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys developing teams, solving operational challenges, and creating a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, we'd love to hear from you.## What You'll Do### Lead Manufacturing Operations
* Provide leadership and direction for daily manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and customer needs
* Lead and support a team of approximately
** 60 employees
*** Provide direction to supervisors, engineers, technicians, and production staff
* Develop and execute operational plans that support business objectives and long-term profitability
* Ensure production activities are aligned with company policies, procedures, and operational standards### Develop & Inspire High-Performing Teams
* Provide visible, hands-on leadership across the manufacturing operation
* Set clear expectations and create accountability for performance
* Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
* Support supervisors and employees in overcoming operational challenges
* Foster a culture centered on safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement### Drive Operational Excellence
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across
** safety, quality, cost, and delivery
*** Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and overall operational performance
* Lead troubleshooting efforts related to production and quality challenges
* Establish and communicate performance metrics to monitor operational effectiveness
* Use data, problem-solving, and sound decision-making to drive measurable results
* Lead and support projects that improve capacity, efficiency, and manufacturing performance### Champion Safety
* Make safety a visible priority throughout daily manufacturing operations
* Champion site safety initiatives and reinforce safe working practices
* Promote strong housekeeping standards and
** 5S practices
*** Partner with site leadership to maintain a safe, organized, and effective manufacturing environment
* Reinforce accountability for compliance with company policies and operational standards### Align Production with Customer Demand
* Partner closely with
** Sales and Scheduling
** to align manufacturing plans with customer requirements
* Balance production priorities with capacity and operational needs
* Help ensure the organization delivers a strong customer experience while meeting business objectives
* Collaborate across functions to resolve challenges that could impact production, quality, or delivery### Partner Across the Site
* Work cross-functionally with
** Engineering, Maintenance, Sales, and Scheduling
*** Build alignment between production priorities and broader site objectives
* Partner with technical teams to troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment challenges
* Influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization to drive results
* Support initiatives that strengthen overall site performance and profitability## What We're Looking For
* 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 within a production environment
* Background in
** plastics or a related manufacturing industry preferred
*** Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
* Proven ability to drive results through effective problem-solving and decision-making
* Solid understanding of industrial equipment and mechanical systems
* Experience working with ERP systems
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
* Ability to manage…