Production Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering results? Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

This role provides leadership across 1st and 2nd shift operations and serves as a key partner to the Plant Manager. You will oversee production planning, labor and resource utilization, CNC machining operations, performance metrics, and cross-functional coordination while helping position the facility for continued growth.

If you are a manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the operation, coaching teams, solving problems, and finding better ways to get work done, we encourage you to apply.

• •Oversee daily production activities across 1st and 2nd shifts
• •Manage production loads and schedules to meet customer deadlines while maintaining quality and efficiency
• •Coordinate and expedite manufacturing orders throughout the facility
• •Optimize labor, materials, and equipment utilization to achieve production goals cost-effectively
• •Plan for future production

• •Promote and maintain a safe working environment
• •Ensure compliance with applicable safety

• •Lead process improvement initiatives that increase productivity and reduce waste
• •Champion innovation and continuous improvement throughout the production organization
• •Use data and operational metrics to identify opportunities and drive better performance
• •Partner with Production Leads and Engineering to troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues
• •Apply CNC machining expertise to support effective problem-solving and equipment performance

• •Motivate, coach, and develop employees to achieve individual and team performance goals
• •Build a positive, accountable, and results-oriented work culture
• •Establish clear priorities and expectations across shifts
• •Support employee development while strengthening overall production capability
• •Provide hands-on leadership during changing priorities and operational challenges

• •Define, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs)
• •Use production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• •Maintain accurate production documentation and data within the ERP manufacturing system
• •Ensure production planning and resource allocation support both current demand and future capacity needs

• •Partner closely with Production Control, Sales, Quality, Engineering, and other department leaders
• •Establish production priorities and provide clear communication regarding order status
• •Drive cross-functional problem-solving and alignment
• •Work with Engineering and Production Department Leads to troubleshoot operational challenges
• •Serve as second-in-command to the Plant Manager , escalating critical issues and supporting broader plant operations

• •Proven experience in CNC machining, fabrication, and manufacturing operations management
• •Significant experience in production planning and resource management, preferably within CNC machining or contract manufacturing
• •Demonstrated people leadership and management experience
• •Strong technical knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes
• •Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred
• •Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• •Ability to analyze operational data and drive process improvements
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• •Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Production
• •Experience with ERP manufacturing systems
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• •Self-motivated, hands-on leadership style with strong organizational and time-management skills

What Will Help You Succeed

The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with hands-on manufacturing expertise . You'll be comfortable spending time in the operation, making timely decisions, coaching employees, analyzing production performance, and partnering across departments to remove barriers.

A strong understanding of CNC machining and fabrication will be particularly important, as this position is expected to provide technical leadership when troubleshooting production and equipment challenges.

Why Join Us?

• •Lead manufacturing operations across multiple shifts
• •Serve as a key operational partner and second-in-command to the Plant Manager
• •Influence safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer delivery
• •Lead continuous improvement initiatives with measurable plant impact
• •Develop and coach manufacturing talent
• •Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Production Control
• •Competitive benefits that begin on Day 1
• •Employee Assistance Programs
• •Curated self-paced Learning & Development programs for employees

If you're a hands-on production leader with a passion for CNC manufacturing, developing people, and driving operational excellence , we encourage you to apply and help lead our manufacturing operation forward.