Lead Manufacturing Technology for the Utsunomiya Compounding Operation.
Drive productivity improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business objectives.
Develop and lead the Technology team to build a high-performing technical organization.
Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, providing technical guidance, fostering employee engagement, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Responsibilities 职责
Lead productivity improvement and operational excellence initiatives to improve Stewardship, Quality, Reliability, Engagement, and Cost competitiveness.
Provide technical leadership and direction for manufacturing processes, process optimization, and problem-solving activities.
Lead, coach, and develop the Technology team to build organizational capability and employee engagement.
Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs to achieve sustainable business results.
Leverage global manufacturing and technology networks to share and implement best practices across sites.
Develop and execute capital project plans and drive process safety improvement initiatives.
Qualifications 要求
Skills and Knowledge Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience with a proven track record in productivity improvement and operational excellence.
Demonstrated experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence programs.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, engage, and drive change across a manufacturing organization.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving sustainable business results.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process safety principles, and operational risk management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in polymer, plastics, compounding, chemical, or materials manufacturing.
Experience supporting automotive industry customers or manufacturing automotive-related products.
People management or team leadership experience.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience implementing best practices across multiple manufacturing sites.
Experience leading capital projects, capacity expansion, or process optimization projects.
Experience working within a global manufacturing organization.