Crew Manager- Night Shift (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Mitsubishi Chemical Group•Scranton, PA

24d•$75,600 - $94,500•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role We are seeking a motivated and safety-driven Crew Manager to lead our night-shift manufacturing operations at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials in Scranton, PA. This role is essential in ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing production environment while driving continuous improvement and team development across all departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3–5 years of manufacturing experience (plastics industry preferred)
Proven leadership and team management experience
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong mechanical aptitude and basic understanding of industrial equipment
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

plastics industry preferred

Responsibilities

Be the on-site safety champion, promoting and enforcing all safety systems and policies.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions immediately, conduct root-cause investigations for incidents, and ensure all employees receive and comply with required safety training.
Oversee all work centers to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Collaborate with scheduling to meet customer demands, eliminate barriers to production, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Maintain proper staffing levels and ensure team members are trained, assigned appropriately, and remain on task.
Act as the key communication link between night-shift employees and leadership, providing clear updates on priorities, results, and significant events.
Partner with Department Managers to implement and track training standards for new and existing employees.
Foster skill development, identify potential future leaders, and promote cross-training to build a flexible and engaged workforce.
Ensure all quality procedures are followed and 5S standards are maintained.
Reinforce the connection between organization, cleanliness, and safety, and ensure all production areas are kept in optimal working condition.
Maintain accurate employee records, enforce plant rules in alignment with company policy, and document all coaching, performance discussions, and corrective actions.
Partner with HR and management to ensure accountability and compliance.