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製造エクセレンスサイトマネージャー/ Manufacturing Excellence Site Manager

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A global food manufacturing company is looking for a Manufacturing Excellence Site Manager. The selected candidate will lead site excellence initiatives, drive KPI performance, support continuous improvement, and deploy digital manufacturing programs. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Deploy manufacturing excellence processes, coaching, and pillar workstreams across the site
  • Lead target setting, hoshin planning, and performance deployment activities
  • Manage KPI reporting, performance insights, RCA activities, and corrective action planning
  • Coordinate daily management routines, team board meetings, and monthly operational reviews
  • Build loss mapping, productivity pipelines, and site improvement plans
  • Drive MES adoption, I4.0 initiatives, benchmark activities, and health check action plans

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Food)
  • Experience in implement Continuous Improvement process (TPM, Lean Supply Chain)
  • Prior experience in working and leading initiatives in multicultural environment
  • Prior experience in leading areas of Supply Chain (Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Logistic/Distribution and Procurement)
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Professional level Japanese; proficient in English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience of cultural change management processes

About the Company:

An international producer of high-quality food products, this company is well-known in food circles. With wide international operations, this organisation continues to be a leader in its field.

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: MS8YJO

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Gunma

Job Reference: MS8YJO-5D0D306E

Date posted: 25 June 2026

Consultant: Anne Parent