Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Job Description
Are you a proven manufacturing leader who knows how to bring togetherpeople, process, and performanceto deliver results?
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking an experiencedProduction Managerto lead manufacturing operations at our Willoughby, OH facility.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with responsibility for drivingsafety, quality, operational performance, customer experience, and long-term profitability.
You'll lead a manufacturing organization of approximately60 employeeswhile 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 protected 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 multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
What Will Help You Succeed
We're looking for a leader who can combinestrategic thinking with a strong presence on the manufacturing floor.
You'll be successful in this role if you can develop people, establish accountability, analyze performance, and move quickly to address operational challenges.
Just as importantly, you'll need to be an effective cross-functional partner who understands how Production connects with Sales, Scheduling, Engineering,



and Maintenance to deliver an exceptional customer experience and strong business results.
Why Join Us?
Lead a manufacturing organization of approximately 60 employees
Make a direct impact on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and profitability
Play a key leadership role within the Willoughby manufacturing operation
Develop and strengthen manufacturing talent across multiple levels
Lead meaningful continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Sales, and Scheduling
Influence projects that improve capacity, efficiency, and long-term manufacturing performance
Join a global advanced materials organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
The salary range for this position is $95,*******,100.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status
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 ******.
We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The law requires Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.
For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.
Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information
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