Plant Manager - Head of Tochigi Factory Japan

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The Plant Manager assumes a pivotal role in steering the Tochigi Factory towards operational excellence. This leadership position involves comprehensive oversight, from driving daily production activities to strategically managing a workforce of approximately 250 employees. The goal is to ensure the seamless operation of the manufacturing plant while achieving business objectives.
1. Drive Production Activities:
➢ Lead the day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring optimal efficiency across diverse production
processes.
➢ Establish and monitor plant performance metrics, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and
internal standards.
➢ Rigorously manage the plant within the allocated budget, overseeing financial functions, and liaising
with third-party suppliers.
2. Promote Continuous Improvement:
➢ Cultivate a conducive working environment that prioritizes productivity, quality, and safety.
➢ Maximize employee contribution through strategic initiatives for enhanced product quality.
➢ Spearhead the design and optimization of work processes using lean management principles.
➢ Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial data and customer metrics, providing insightful
recommendations for improvement.
3. Oversee Safety, Health, and Environment
4. Manage Procurement, Logistics, Inventory, and Joint Commitment
5. Management Role
- Possess a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 15 years of related experience, or a Master's degree
with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in Japanese (Native or
Business level)
- Exhibit expertise in Lean production methods such as Kaizen, Total Quality Management, Six
Sigma, and Kanban.
- Showcase strong process thinking, innovative problem-solving, and a solution-oriented approach.
- Bring experience in group work, shift operations, project management, and injection molding.
- Possess robust leadership and relationship management skills, with the ability to foster collaboration
across diverse departments.
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