Plant Director
A global manufacturing company specialising in filtering products is hiring a Plant Director. The selected candidate will oversee manufacturing and supply chain operations to drive operational excellence and support business growth. This hybrid role.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all manufacturing and distribution operations in Japan including planning, procurement, production, and quality
- Develop and implement strategic plans for manufacturing, supply chain, and cost optimisation
- Lead plant and supply chain teams to achieve operational excellence
- Promote a strong safety culture, employee engagement, and sustainability initiatives
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and cost structure
- Establish KPIs and manage improvement plans to enhance delivery and quality
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in a related domain (engineering degree or master’s degree is ideal)
- More than 10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing
- More than 5 years of experience in operations leadership position
- Experience in general management
- Prior experience in automobile manufacturing
- Proven experience in project management
- Proficient in written and spoken English and Japanese
About the Company:
Headquartered in the United States, this company is a global manufacturer of filtering products that is widely utilised in various sectors. This company has massive shares across industries.
Keywords:
インダストリアル, メーカー, 製造業, 機械, エンジニア, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: 57HNKF
About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Industrial and Automation
Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: ¥18,000,000 - ¥22,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Language: English - Business level
Second Language: Japanese - Professional working
Location: Gunma
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 57HNKF-0C3A3E72
Date posted: 15 July 2025
Consultant: Eduardo Dolz
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