Production Manager (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

About the role

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is seeking a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its Reading, PA facility. This high‑impact leadership position is responsible for driving safety, quality, operational performance, and long‑term profitability while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. The role oversees approximately 50 employees and partners cross‑functionally with engineering, maintenance, sales, and scheduling to optimize production and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

The salary range for this position is $103,400–129,300. Factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, job‑related skills, internal peer equity, and market considerations may influence the base pay offered. Salary is subject to geographic adjustment if work authorization is granted outside the listed location.