Production Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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