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製造部門ゼネラルマネージャー/ Manufacturing General Manager

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A global manufacturing company is looking for a Manufacturing General Manager. The selected candidate will support plant operations, drive manufacturing performance, oversee strategic projects, and strengthen operational systems to support business growth and organisational capability development.

Responsibilities:

  • Support product development, equipment development, process development, and customer development strategies
  • Establish operational standards, training systems, and evaluation standards for new products and manufacturing processes
  • Assist in cascading corporate KPIs and strategic objectives to operational teams
  • Develop project plans and monitor execution status
  • Identify risks and coordinate problem-solving actions
  • Support organisational capability development and talent identification
  • Strengthen team collaboration and organisational culture
  • Improve problem-solving mechanisms, decision-making processes, and operational frameworks
  • Support manufacturing process and management system improvements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management, or related disciplines
  • More than 8 years of experience in new energy battery manufacturing or large-scale manufacturing industries
  • More than 3 years of experience in middle-to-senior management positions within manufacturing environments
  • Experience managing large-scale production operations and cross-regional team collaboration
  • Experience leading annual operational KPI deployment and execution
  • Experience in cost control and operational efficiency improvement projects
  • Strong knowledge of lithium battery production processes, equipment management, and quality management systems
  • Expertise in production management, engineering processes, ISO9001, and IATF16949
  • Proficiency in ERP, MES, EHS, MS Project, Gantt charts, risk management matrices, advanced Excel functions, and Power BI
  • Fluent level English

About the Company:

A global manufacturing company specialising in advanced battery and large-scale industrial operations. The organisation focuses on operational excellence, process innovation, and strategic manufacturing development.

Keywords:

製造管理, 工場管理, 生産管理, バッテリー製造, KPI管理, 品質管理, プロジェクト管理, オペレーション改善, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: O47P3E

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥14,000,000 - ¥16,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Ibaraki

Job Reference: O47P3E-8BCB414F

Date posted: 25 May 2026

Consultant: Hirokazu Shinjo