Assistant Department Manager

Manage Safe Operations to maximize long-term profitability.

Establish and maintain measurement systems to evaluate performance and business needs. Provide direction to a varying number of people, including Crew Managers, Crew Leaders, Process Engineers, Process Technicians, Crew Members, and Engineering/Maintenance.

Work with HR recruiting great talent, developing a skilled and cross functional workforce to meet demands of transitioning business, and promote an Injury Free culture, high morale and top performance.

Work with Sales & Scheduling to meet customer and company needs and maximize profitability.

Develop and implement department plans. Ensure continuous improvement initiatives are identified and acted on. Insure effective use of Raw Materials including Wide Spec.

Drive improvement in Safety, housekeeping and 5-S. Proactively correct safety risks

Ensure company policies and procedures are followed.

Identify process improvement areas. Troubleshoot and prioritize quality issues and customer concerns. Coordinate operation improvement projects that target safety, capacity, and manufacturing

Develop and communicate performance metrics

A minimum of 3 years experience in Plastic Production Management

• S. Degree - Engineering or Science Field preferred.
• Knowledge of the Plastics industry.
• Excellent communication – written, verbal (one-on-one and groups).
• Good interpersonal skills - Team Player
• Good mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial equipment.
• Organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient with ERP systems and principles, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• Exceptional decision-making skills to include problem identification, analysis and resolution.

Proven Leadership skills.

• The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $86,000. 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.
• Competitive Benefits
• Benefits begin on DAY 1!
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

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