Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Lead and control entire factory operations. - Ensure achievement of QCD targets in alignment with Japan HQ standards. - Establish strategic direction and operational plans for factory performance improvement. - Oversee manufacturing processes, especially rubber/hydraulic hose component production. - Ensure stable mass production and process standardization. - Drive Kaizen, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and waste elimination initiatives. - Ensure product quality meets Japanese customer standards and HQ requirements. - Supervise handling of quality claims, audits, and corrective/preventive actions. - Lead ISO and internal/external audit compliance. - Directly manage department heads and senior supervisors. - Strengthen management layer capability and succession planning. - Build a performance-driven culture with strong discipline and accountability. - Manage factory budget, operational cost control, and investment planning. - Analyze production KPIs and initiate strategic improvement measures. - Support long-term expansion or restructuring plans. - Act as the main communication bridge with the Japan Headquarters. - Prepare and deliver reports in Japanese. - Attend management meetings with Japanese executives. - Handle strategic discussion, escalation issues, and operational reporting directly in Japanese.
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience > ・Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or related). ・Minimum 10–15 years in manufacturing industry. ・Minimum 5 years in senior managerial role (Factory Manager / Plant Manager / Senior Production Manager). ・Experience in rubber, automotive parts, or industrial component manufacturing is highly preferred. ・Experience in Japanese company is strongly preferred. ・Japanese speaker (JLPT N2 minimum; N1 preferred). ・Must be able to conduct meetings, reporting, and negotiation in Japanese.