Operations Manager

Fujifilm • Carrollton, TX

14d • Onsite

About The Position

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is hiring an Operations Manager for its Carrollton, Texas manufacturing facility. The role ensures front-line Operations and Supervisory teams have the resources, materials, and technical support needed to meet ongoing product needs safely and effectively. It also supports capital investment, resource planning, and continuous improvement efforts that enable stable, sustainable growth of manufacturing capabilities.

The Operations Manager leads and supports supervisory, manufacturing technician, and maintenance technician teams; works with Production, Planning, Process Engineering, and other departments to meet customer demand and maintain safety and quality; manages facility maintenance and utility systems; and supports capital projects, continuous improvement, problem solving, and customer quality activities. The position also participates in site change-control and material-review boards and supports Environmental, Safety & Health and Quality programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering; other technical-related degrees may be considered for candidates who meet the other experience requirements.
• Five years of experience in a front-line leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Must successfully pass a post-offer drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading both operational and professional technical employees.
• High-volume manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with high-purity chemical manufacturing.
• Prior experience with SAP and LIMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support the front-line supervisory team, manufacturing technicians, and maintenance technicians in safely and effectively managing ongoing Carrollton operations.
• Work with the Production Manager and Production Leads to reinforce safety and quality cultures and support incident-free performance.
• Collaborate with Planning to develop and execute production plans that meet customer demand safely, on time, and at the expected quality level.
• Work with the Production Manager to develop and maintain staffing plans, including vacation and overtime coverage as needed.
• Work with Process Engineers on process and equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, capital and maintenance projects, and other initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Develop and maintain resource, capital, and project plans to support business growth.
• Manage and support capital projects for new products or processes and facility replacements and improvements.
• Oversee central facility utility systems, including instrument air, HVAC, electrical distribution and lighting, de-ionized water, steam generation, and site security systems.
• Manage facility maintenance planning, scheduling, and implementation.
• Execute site preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
• Support Environmental, Safety & Health and Quality programs and requirements, new products, and special projects.
• Serve on the Management of Change Control Board, which approves change proposals.
• Serve on the Material Review Board, which approves material disposition requests.
• Develop and track lean initiatives, including Kaizen, KPIs, 5S/6S, Poke-yoke, and value stream modelling.
• Lead cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving methods, including fishbone, 8D, failure tree, and statistical analysis, to resolve yield and quality issues.
• Support the SPC program for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Review and approve procedure and container drawing changes for the Carrollton facility in CPro.
• Provide technical support to the business group, customers, and maintenance through troubleshooting, modification/design, and process- or project-oriented work.
• Participate in customer audits and respond to customer complaints using an 8D format.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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