Operations Manager

Fujifilm • Carrollton, TX

12d • 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 frontline Operations and Supervisory teams have the resources, materials, and technical support needed to meet product needs safely and effectively. It also supports capital investment, resource planning, and continuous improvement activities to sustain and grow manufacturing capabilities.

The Operations Manager leads and supports manufacturing and maintenance teams, helps maintain safe and high-quality operations, and coordinates production, staffing, maintenance, and facility utility activities. The role works with Production, Planning, Process Engineering, and other departments on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, capital projects, and customer and quality matters. The position is safety-sensitive and requires the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering required; other technical-related degrees may be considered for candidates meeting the other experience requirements.
• Five years of experience in a frontline leadership position within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office suite experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
• Ability to work well with others 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.
• Successful completion of a post-offer drug screening is required for this safety-sensitive position.
• Resilience: ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication: ability to exchange ideas clearly and professionally, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning and decision-making: ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension: ability to understand and complete assigned tasks and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational skills: ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and stay focused despite potential workplace distractions.

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 frontline supervisors, manufacturing technicians, and maintenance technicians in managing Carrollton manufacturing operations safely and effectively.
• 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 to expected quality standards.
• Work with the Production Manager to develop and maintain staffing plans, including approving vacation and overtime coverage as needed.
• Work with Process Engineers on process and equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, capital and maintenance projects, and other initiatives.
• Help 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, and execute site preventive maintenance plans and schedules.
• Support Environmental, Safety & Health, and Quality programs and requirements, new products, and special projects as needed.
• Serve on the Management of Change Control Board, which approves change proposals, and 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 tools, including fishbone, 8D, failure tree, and statistical analysis, to resolve yield and quality issues.
• Support the statistical process control (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, including 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