Position Overview

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

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Production & Operational Leadership

• 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.

People Leadership & Development

• 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.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• 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.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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).

Key Competencies

• Sound judgment and independent decision-making within established frameworks.
• Ability to balance day-to-day execution with longer-term operational thinking.
• Coaching and development mindset.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a true production management role within a technically complex, safety-focused manufacturing environment, without losing connection to the operation.In this role, you will:

• Take ownership of production execution and people leadership in a high-impact operation.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance in a collaborative, problem-solving culture.
• Be trusted with real operational decisions and encouraged to improve how work gets done.
• Lead a team where safety, quality, and technical discipline are core values.
• Join an organization that values developing leaders who understand the process, the people, and the plant.
• This role is well-suited for a leader who enjoys being hands-on, respected on the floor, and accountable for results, and who is ready to grow into broader operational leadership over time.

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]).