Job description

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts. The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees. Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry. The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets. The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC), Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”. To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities. We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

ARE YOU READY TO WORK AT MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL?

• Want to work for a global leader in the design, development and manufacture acrylic products that is continuously innovating?
• Do you have 3+ years of supervisory experience in quality?
• Are you passionate about improving the way manufacturing is done?

If so, nice to meet you! Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Division is seeking a Quality Manager based in Fort Wayne, IN to join a team committed to excellence, continuous improvement and driving sustainable business results. Come be a part of this dynamic team!!

Who Are We...
Mitsubishi Chemical is the 5th largest chemical company in the world, is the world leader in the manufacture and supply of acrylic monomer, serving a broad base of downstream applications ranging from architectural and automotive coatings, to acrylic sheet applications, to specialty moldings that serve a variety of industries such as electronics and health care. Mitsubishi Chemical is the only producer that owns and operates all three technical routes to acrylic monomer to accommodate C2, C3, and C4 based feedstocks. Our talented people are the energy and driving force behind a dynamic business that supplies a range of growing sectors and geographic markets in EAME, The Americas and Asia.

What You Will Do...

• Establishes, maintains, and continuously improves the local and Americas Business Excellence System.
• Works collaboratively with all departments to meet plant and customer requirements, troubleshoot and correct problematic areas.
• Manages, budgets, and develops Quality Department, technicians, methods, workload, and systems.
• Ensures the effectiveness of the Business Excellence System (BES) and monitors, reports, and advises on how the system is performing against set parameters. Provides leadership and direction on continual improvement. Leads the efforts of ISO 9001, RC 14001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, AS 9100 as applicable to the site. Ensures proper implementation and adherence to North American policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the BES.
• Monitors, analyzes, evaluates, and reports on the overall effectiveness of the Business Excellence system and key Quality indicators. Suggests and facilitates opportunities to improve.
• Develops and implements long term Quality plans, annual Quality goals and specific Quality metrics that support the overall site and business goals and ensures objectives are met. Assigns continual improvement projects to operations, quality and/or manufacturing departments.
• Leads internal ISO audits across the Americas sites; manages, plans, schedules, and coordinates team activities, identifies nonconformances, and develops and approves final audit reports.
• Manages and Leads the Quality Team. Ensures KPI’s, Staffing levels, Scheduling, Training, Reviews, Discipline, Capacity, Schedule, and Communication for MediTECH and Industrial departments are effective for the daily business needs.
• Participates in site specific compliance activities while supporting the North American Product Compliance process.
• Facilitate quality awareness and education throughout the site and the Americas. Provide training in Quality Assurance, Problem-Solving, Auditing and Quality Systems. Supports data driven decision making techniques.
• Ensures the effectiveness of internal audits, corrective/preventative actions, the handling of customer returns/complaints, and provides timely responses to issues.
• Manages site customer issues and is the Key Quality contact with respect to customer calls, site visits and traveling to the customer sites as necessary.
• Supports deployment of NA Continuous Improvement initiative. Leads quality awareness and education throughout the site to promote quality achievement and performance improvement. Assists in setting up and maintaining controls and documentation; charts and analyzes performance data and trends against defined parameters.
• Leads selected Americas projects/initiatives as assigned. Requires cross-functional, cross-location influence and collaboration.
• Ensures raw material and finished goods compliance to specifications and product standards.
• Key contact for third-party ISO & customer audits.
• Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge and capabilities in quality systems, continual improvement methods, metrology, and statistical applications through sharing of best practices across the Americas.
• Is an active leader in the continuous improvement of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Security for the site. Actively demonstrates and drives a culture of “Nothing Comes Before Safety”.
• 10-25% travel to MCG ES&S Americas facilities, customers, and suppliers. May require some international travel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Will Have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification, ASQ level certifications: CQA, CQM, CQE with a minimum of 5-10 years Quality management related experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 2-5 years supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of advanced quality concepts, SPC, Design of Experiments, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Excellent MS Office, MRP system and Minitab skills
• Product compliance knowledge and understanding. Ability to assess compliance, conduct reviews and provide oversight and guidance to the organization. (REACH, RoHs, Clean Water Act, Industry Specific (eg. Food Industry), etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities of varying complexities
• Ability to interact and influence others at various levels and across sites in the organization
• Team Player; recommends, develops, and leads Quality initiatives

What You Will Get…

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with a generous match and much more!

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from 3rd party recruitment agencies, therefore we will not a pay a fee for resumes submitted.

The salary range for this position is $89.350 - $110,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

EEO Statement
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Location: 2710 American Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

Pay: $89,350.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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