Operations Manager
Mitsubishi Chemical · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $160k–$170k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Mitsubishi Chemical (chemicals) in Memphis, TN.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $160k–$170k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $116k–$158k. This one lists $160k–$170k.
Median of the low and high ends of 241 live postings that list pay, out of 787 production engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 17 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 56%
- Team leadership 50%
- Six Sigma 28%
- Root cause 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Full description from Mitsubishi ChemicalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
through leadership of the operations team, partnership with the other site leaders and implementation of Operational Excellence. The MMA Operations Manager leads the operations and logistics functions for the plant.
requirements
and protects the safety and health of the employees and community.
- ✓Plan and manage plant operations and logistics to achieve on-time output to satisfy S&OP objectives and customer
requirements
within approved budget expenditures including development and prioritization of tactical plans with Maintenance, Engineering, S&OP and Commercial groups.
- ✓Drive the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence processes and systems to shape and achieve the Site’s strategic goals and continuous improvement.
- ✓Ensure the Operations team is highly competent and has the necessary skills, tools and information to safely and reliably operate the plant through the implementation of training systems and documented information (procedures, SOC’s, safe work practices and standards).
- ✓Ensure that the team executes their
responsibilities
with a high degree of operational discipline.
- ◆Optimize employee-management relations ensuring a positive work environment, a high level of employee engagement and a strong safety culture.
- ◆Improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce unnecessary costs by effectively reviewing and directing the activities of staff in the areas of safety, production, shipping, receiving, product quality, planning/scheduling and maintenance.
- ◆Maintain and improve the company’s favorable image in the community and encouragement of participation in community activities.
Knowledge/ experience/skills
The Operations Manager must possess a strong commitment to high EHS standards and Manufacturing Excellence. This leadership position is both managerial and technically oriented. The job holder is expected to possess or develop (in a short period) a deep technical understanding of the MMA plant’s chemical process, unit operations and logistics processes in addition to managerial/leadership skills.
Ten years of manufacturing experience and a bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering are required. Additionally, the role requires thorough knowledge of theory and practice of industrial engineering, personnel and labor relations, accounting principles, plant maintenance, materials handling, safety and environmental regulations. Prior leadership experience is required along with the ability to plan, organize, and control the operation of a multi-unit, high hazard chemical manufacturing facility (subject to both OSHA PSM and EPA RMP) that is regulated by multiple local, state and federal agencies and laws.
Excellent Oral and written communication with the ability to present to senior management and communicate effectively with shop floor employees.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong background in continuous improvement (Lean, Chemical manufacturing)
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 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.
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Company
Methacrylates
Job Description
The Operations Manager ensures the safe, reliable, efficient delivery of the production plan and the Manufacturing Strategy in compliance with all regulatory, site and company
Principal accountabilities
- •Manage operations of the MMA Plant in a way that complies with all regulatory/company
Special features
- •The MMA plant is a dynamic, continuous 24/7 operation. The operations manager is often required to provide support to the operating team during odd hours.
