Manufacturing Manager

Fujifilm • Mesa, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager for its Acids Business at its Mesa, Arizona facility. The role ensures that front-line Operations and Supervisory teams have the resources, materials, and technical support needed to meet product needs safely and effectively. The manager also helps maintain capital investment, resource, and continuous improvement plans that support stable and sustainable growth of manufacturing capabilities.

The position is responsible for 24/7 process operations, including safe and timely completion of process and other assigned activities. It works with operations, engineering, planning, management, customers, and support departments to maintain production, safety, environmental, quality, and documentation requirements. The manager also oversees direct reports, supports process troubleshooting and improvements, and may serve as Emergency Operations Center Manager when needed.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 5 years of frontline leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans.
• Strong computer skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; must be trained on Access, SAP, and LIMS within 3 months of assignment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator as needed.
• Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Ability to understand and complete assigned tasks and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and stay focused despite potential workplace distractions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field.
• High-volume manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with high-purity chemical manufacturing.
• Experience leading both operational and professional technical employees.
• Experience operating a forklift and other manufacturing tools.
• 40-Hour Incident Command Level Emergency Response Team certification.
• Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure front-line Operations and Supervisory teams have the resources, materials, and technical support needed to meet Acids Business product needs safely and effectively.
• Help maintain capital investment plans, resource plans, and continuous improvement plans.
• Oversee 24/7 process operations and ensure timely and safe completion of process activities and other assigned work, including training, housekeeping, and safety inspections.
• Monitor compliance with PSM, RMP, and other Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with Acids Manufacturing and Acids Packaging department systems.
• Advocate with management and engineering for equipment and other resource requirements.
• Initiate, maintain, and provide data and information to senior management and others; participate in decision-making and make independent decisions for daily operations.
• Respond to customer and other requests for information, emergency or special production, training, data, and plant tours.
• Track direct reports’ performance and provide positive and negative feedback, including disciplinary action when needed.
• Make decisions on personnel issues related to cross-training.
• Work with the process engineering team on troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Work with the Production Planner and negotiate the final schedule.
• Ensure paperwork is correct and traceability is maintained throughout production processes.
• Support Environmental, Safety and Health and quality department programs and requirements, new products, and special projects as needed.
• Plan and communicate budget requirements and provide product costing.
• Function as Emergency Operations Center Manager if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager