Operations Manager

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is a specialty materials provider committed to pioneering innovative solutions. With deep expertise and leadership in material science across the Mobility, Digital, Food, and Healthcare sectors, our over 60,000 employees help drive industry transformation, advance technology, and improve lives around the world.

At MCG, we value each individual's voice. We foster a safe, flexible, and supportive workplace where you can do meaningful work that contributes to a better future for people, society, and the planet.

About the role

In this interesting and challenging role, you will be responsible and accountable for the leadership of the facility, people and operations of our Engineered Solutions division in Vreden (CNC machining of our Engineering Plastics).

You will coordinate with the other relevant departments and functions, in order to achieve an optimal service level with good financial results and ensure sustainable profitable growth.

What you will do

• You prepare, present, and execute the operational budget (costs, FTE, investments, P&L) to achieve financial and business targets.
• You plan and coordinate operations to meet customer requirements for flexibility, capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
• You optimize internal European subcontracting and external suppliers to ensure capacity, service levels, resource availability, and cost efficiency.
• You lead and improve the ES Vreden organization, supporting your direct reports (operators, team leaders, planners, process engineers, technical engineer and administration) through communication, coaching, development plans, and performance management.
• You ensure compliance with QESH requirements, including quality systems, ISO, safety, CE, environmental regulations, ergonomics, and workplace standards.
• You drive strategic initiatives, investments (CNC machines, automation,…), process improvements (e.g. use of AI), and projects focused on productivity, cost, quality, technology, and profitable growth.
• You coordinate closely with sales, production, planning, quality, and other site/European managers, while monitoring new technologies and improving processes to maintain competitiveness.
• You meet with other local managers to discuss site related matters (Vreden Leadership Team) to ensure a good functioning of the total site.
• You represent MCAM ES Vreden in the local Works Council and Safety Council to ensure a good safety culture, social climate, and cooperation with the employees.
• You participate in the European ES managers meetings to discuss and/or propose strategy, organization, investments, projects, to ensure optimal performance of the total European ES.

What makes you a great fit

You don't need to meet every requirement to succeed here.

We value potential, mindset, and willingness to learn and collaborate as much as experience.

What you bring

• Master in Mechanics/Technical Engineering or a similar field;
• You have substantial experience as people manager in a production area;
• You bring a technical background: concerning (CNC) machining, machines and material properties. You are able to read complex technical workpiece drawings;
• Proficiency in both the German and the English language is essential;
• Knowledge about Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence.

What we offer you

• 30 days of annual leave;
• Job(Rad) bike leasing (also available for your partner);
• Gym subsidy, based on your monthly membership fee;
• Fair, transparent, and performance-based compensation, including a company car;
• Strong career development through tailored learning opportunities, mentorship, and continuous support.

Our company culture

Our culture is rooted in five core values: Integrity , Respect , Bravery , Collaboration and Ownership

• we call it Our Way . These values guide how we work, innovate, and grow together.

We believe in the power of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. KAITEKI, our philosophy for the wellbeing of people, society, and the planet, strengthens our commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.

Ready to make a difference? Let's connect!

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply by October 21.

Submit your application via our career portal and become part of a team working towards a better future through science and collaboration.

We look forward to getting to know you.