Director of Manufacturing NA (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

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Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Manufacturing Americas to lead and transform our Engineering Shapes & Solutions manufacturing and supply chain operations across the region. This executive leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence scaling manufacturing capabilities and delivering world-class performance in safety quality service and cost efficiency.

This leader will play a critical role in shaping the future of our manufacturing networkaligning operations with long-term business strategy while enabling sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

What Youll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of the regional manufacturing strategy aligned to business growth objectives
• Serve as a key member of the Americas Leadership Team contributing to budgeting workforce planning and capital strategy
• Define and communicate a clear manufacturing vision aligned with global and regional priorities

Operational Excellence

• Drive performance across safety quality service reliability productivity and cost control
• Lead execution of the S&OP plan aligning staffing production scheduling and inventory optimization
• Build and standardize operating systems across multiple manufacturing sites

Organizational Leadership

• Develop and lead a high-performing multi-site manufacturing organization
• Strengthen leadership capability and build future-ready talent pipelines
• Foster a culture of accountability performance and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Lead large-scale transformation initiatives across multiple sites
• Drive Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Improve operational efficiency reduce costs and enhance capital effectiveness

Customer & Supply Chain Focus

• Champion a customer-centric culture supporting commercial growth
• Strengthen collaboration with suppliers and customers to enhance supply chain resiliency
• Ensure alignment across operations commercial and finance teams

What You Bring

Experience & Expertise

• Minimum 15 years of leadership experience in multi-site high-tech manufacturing environments
• Proven success leading large-scale operations and transforming underperforming sites
• Experience in plastics manufacturing and/or fabrication preferred
• Strong knowledge of EHS and Quality systems (e.g. RC14001 or similar)

Technical & Business Skills

• Deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&L and driving margin expansion
• Ability to manage complex priorities across multiple sites and functions

Leadership Capabilities

• Proven ability to lead influence and align cross-functional teams
• Strong communication interpersonal and team-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to make high-impact decisions in complex environments

Key Role Scope

• Oversight of multiple manufacturing sites across the Americas
• Direct leadership of senior operations leaders
• Significant regional operational and financial impact
• Approximately 2540% travel (domestic and international)

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact leadership role where you will:

• Shape the future of a regional manufacturing network
• Lead large-scale transformation and operational excellence initiatives
• Influence enterprise strategy and long-term growth
• Develop and mentor the next generation of manufacturing leaders

Additional Information

This position requires the ability to travel as needed to support multi-site operations. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

The salary range for this position is $183100 - $228800. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position candidates 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

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