Production Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Mitsubishi Chemical · Reading, PA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $103k–$129k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Mitsubishi Chemical (chemicals) in Reading, PA.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- 5S
- Base pay
- $103k–$129k
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- Lean 38%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Mitsubishi Chemical in Reading
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Full description from Mitsubishi ChemicalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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.
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 MCA-MBX_accomodations@m-chem.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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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 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