Area Production Supervisor (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group•Reading, PA

7d•$82,600 - $103,200•Onsite

About The Position

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is hiring an Area Production Supervisor to lead production employees in an assigned department at its Reading, Pennsylvania facility. The supervisor provides hands-on leadership and oversees daily operations to support safety, quality, efficiency, and production schedule attainment. The role works closely with the Production Manager, Shift Supervisors, Maintenance, Training, and other teams to develop employees, address operational challenges, and improve performance. The supervisor promotes safety and workplace standards; supports employee training, hiring, and performance processes; ensures employees follow quality procedures; and leads or participates in problem-solving and continuous improvement. The position also oversees production transactions and reporting in ERP and related systems, coordinates maintenance activities, and communicates equipment concerns and production needs to the appropriate teams. The listed annual salary range is $82,600 to $103,200. Compensation may depend on responsibilities, experience, education and training, job-related skills, internal equity, market and business considerations, and geographic adjustment. The company notes a profit-sharing opportunity, comprehensive employee benefits, and professional development and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

5–7 years of manufacturing and supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, and employee supervision.
Knowledge of the plastics industry and a basic understanding of industrial equipment.
Proven decision-making and problem-solving skills, including problem identification, root cause analysis, and resolution.
Ability to develop action plans, prioritize work, and drive results.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with ERP systems such as Infor M3 or SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams.
Team-oriented mindset and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Provide visible, hands-on leadership to production employees within the assigned department.
Oversee daily production activities to support safety, quality, efficiency, and schedule attainment.
Monitor key performance indicators and participate in or lead GEMBA walks to identify improvement opportunities.
Execute daily production schedules in alignment with production plans and work cell requirements.
Participate in production scheduling meetings and plan proactively for staffing shortages.
Coordinate production problem-solving to address operational challenges and maintain product quality.
Serve as a communication link between department employees and plant management.
Promote a strong safety culture and lead departmental safety activities, including Job Safety Analyses, safety training, safety talks, safety audits, and safety huddles.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S practices in the production area.
Partner with Shift Supervisors on safety and quality incident investigations, documentation, and corrective actions.
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and guidance to production employees.
Partner with the Production Manager, Shift Supervisors, and Training Coordinator to support employee training and job qualifications.
Participate in interviews and the hiring process to support staffing needs.
Provide input on employee performance and reviews, and partner with Shift Supervisors to maintain personnel documentation.
Ensure employees understand and follow established quality standards and procedures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
Support customer complaint investigations and help develop long-term corrective actions.
Identify opportunities to improve production processes, employee performance, and department effectiveness; collaborate across functions to implement sustainable improvements.
Ensure accurate and timely production transactions in the ERP system and train and support employees on M3, barcode transactions, and Ignition systems.
Monitor production performance, maintain operational reporting, and address reporting discrepancies that could affect planning or performance tracking.
Use operational data and performance metrics to support decisions and continuous improvement.
Coordinate scheduled maintenance activities with Production and Maintenance Planners.
Communicate equipment concerns and escalate urgent maintenance needs through the Shift Supervisor.
Partner with Production leadership to align staffing, equipment availability, and production requirements.
Maintain effective cross-department communication and assist with production challenges that could affect quality, efficiency, or customer delivery.