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Plant Director

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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

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

Job Reference: 57HNKF-0C3A3E72

Date posted: 15 July 2025

Consultant: Eduardo Dolz