Manufacturing Manager

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Manufacturing Manager - Acids!

With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Europe, Taiwan, China, Korea and Japan, local sales offices throughout the world and on-site applications support, FUJIFILM Electronic Materials supplies the world's top tier semiconductor manufacturers with a broad array of products and services used throughout the semiconductor manufacturing process.

The Role

The Manufacturing Manager ensures that the front-line Operations and Supervisory teams have the resources, materials and technical support needed to meet the ongoing product needs of the Acids Business safely and effectively.

The Manufacturing Manager also helps drive activities designed to ensure that capital investment plans, resource plans, and continuous improvement plans (CIP) are maintained to support stable and sustainable growth of our manufacturing capabilities.

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

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Responsible for 24/7 process operations. Responsible for timely and safe completion of process activities and completion of other assigned activities such as training, housekeeping, safety inspections, etc. Monitor compliance with PSM, RMP and other Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Familiar with Acids Manufacturing, and Acids Packaging department systems. Advocate for equipment and other resource requirements with management and engineering.
• Initiate, maintain and provide data and information to senior management and others, as required; participate in decision-making processes; make independent decisions for daily operations.
• Respond to customer and other requirements for information, emergency or special production, training, data, plant tours, etc.
• Track direct report’s performance and provide positive and negative feedback, including disciplinary action if needed. Decide on personnel issues related to cross training.
• Work with process engineering team on troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Work with Production Planner and negotiate the final schedule.
• Ensure all paperwork is correct and traceability is maintained throughout the production processes.
• Support Environmental, Safety and Health and quality department programs and requirements, new products, and special projects, as needed.
• Plan and communicate budget requirements and provide product costing.
• Function as Emergency Operations Center Manager if needed.
• Support and participate in Environmental, Safety and Health and quality department programs and requirements.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in engineering, operations management, or related field preferred. Candidates with an AS degree or High School diploma with relevant manufacturing leadership experience that meet the other requirements may be considered.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience required, preferably in a high-volume environment. Familiarity with high purity chemical manufacturing a plus
• 5+ years’ experience in a frontline leadership position within a manufacturing environment; experience leading both operational and professional technical employees a plus
• Demonstrated experience with developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans
• Strong computer skills. Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Word and Excel software on assignment and trained on Access, SAP, and LIMS systems within 3 months of assignment.
• Strong communication skills mandatory
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Must have a valid Arizona drivers’ license and clean driving record
• Experience in operating a forklift and other manufacturing tools is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator as needed

Preferred:

• 40-Hour, Incident Command Level Emergency Response Team certified.
• Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) trained.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication.

• Resilience - Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([email protected]).