Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Take full accountability for overall factory performance, including Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Safety (QCDS) - Lead and align department heads (Production, Quality, Production Control, HSE, Maintenance) to achieve business and operational targets - Drive factory turnaround initiatives, particularly in stabilizing production output and improving quality standards - Develop and execute mid- to long-term operational strategies in line with company and HQ direction - Establish and monitor KPIs, ensuring data-driven decision making and continuous performance improvement - Implement and strengthen lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices (Kaizen, cost reduction, efficiency optimization) - Oversee production planning and resource allocation to ensure optimal utilization and on-time delivery - Ensure strict compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, and foster a strong safety culture - Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving for critical operational issues (quality defects, delays, inefficiencies) - Manage factory budgeting, cost control, and investment planning - Develop and build a strong local leadership pipeline, including coaching and mentoring key personnel and expatriate staff - Establish a self-reliant and sustainable organizational structure within the factory - Act as a strategic bridge between local operations and headquarters, ensuring alignment and smooth communication - Report factory performance and key issues to HQ, and propose actionable improvement plans - Drive organizational discipline, governance, and standardization across all factory functions
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience > ・Minimum 8–12 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a Factory Manager or equivalent leadership role in a Japanese company or with Japanese management style ・ Proven track record in improving production efficiency and quality performance (e.g., reducing defects, increasing yield, improving OEE) ・Strong experience in managing multi-function teams (Production, QA/QC, PPIC, Maintenance, HSE) ・Hands-on experience in factory turnaround, problem-solving, and implementing corrective actions on the shop floor ・Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to drive discipline and accountability ・Fluent in English or Japanese