Director of Manufacturing NA (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
Location: Reading
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. Job
Description: 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
network—aligning operations with long-term business strategy while
enabling sustainable growth and competitive advantage. What You’ll
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 25–40% 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 $183,100 - $228,800. 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
MCA-MBX_accomodations@m-chem.com. 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 As a Federal Contractor, Mitsubishi Chemical
Advanced Materials Inc. is required to participate in the E-Verify
Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For
information please click on the following link: E-Verify .
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