Production Manager

Fujifilm•North Kingstown, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Production Manager! The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day production operations within a three-shift, batch chemical manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of production plans. This role provides direct leadership to production personnel and serves as a key operational partner to Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance,. The role is intended for a high-performing production leader who is ready to take the next step into manager-level responsibility or for an early-career production manager seeking a technically strong, hands-on leadership opportunity. Company Overview FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more. We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future. We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm. Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers Job Description

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical or engineering discipline strongly preferred.Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for candidates who demonstrate extensive production leadership experience and a strong working knowledge of chemical processes, safety systems, and quality requirements.
7–10 years of manufacturing experience, including:
5-7years in a Production Supervisor role or
1–3 years of direct people-manager experience in a production or operations environment.
Demonstrated readiness for manager-level accountability, including independent decision-making, prioritization, and people leadership.
Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments (chemical, semiconductor, GMP, or similar).
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead front-line employees and collaborate cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Experience in batch chemical or microelectronics manufacturing.
Continuous improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Execute production schedules and adjust priorities in response to operational constraints.
Identify production risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive timely resolution to minimize disruptions.
Ensure consistent adherence to SOPs, batch records, and documentation requirements.
Directly lead, coach, and develop production employees, reinforcing performance expectations and accountability.
Support onboarding, training, qualification, and ongoing skill development of the production team.
Address performance, attendance, and conduct matters in partnership with Human Resources.
Foster a culture of safety, quality, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS requirements, and internal quality systems.
Support or lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Promote consistent application of safety practices and risk awareness across the team.
Participate in MOC, ECN, and related change management processes.
Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to improve process reliability, efficiency, and throughput.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Communicate production performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
Contribute to cross-functional meetings and operational planning discussions.