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部門マネージャー/ Division Manager

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A global industrial manufacturing company is looking for a Division Manager. The selected candidate will drive operational efficiency, manage key KPIs and costs, and lead the Operations team.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead end-to-end operations from order receipt and procurement through delivery
  • Manage relationships with overseas factories, suppliers and logistics partners
  • Monitor and improve delivery, inventory, logistics cost and customer service KPIs
  • Optimise inventory levels and reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock
  • Apply quality, cost, delivery and safety principles across operations
  • Drive process improvement, standardisation and operational efficiency
  • Manage departmental budgets and assess inventory and logistics costs against financial performance
  • Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Technical Service and overseas stakeholders
  • Lead, develop and manage the Operations team
  • Identify operational risks and recommend solutions to senior management

Requirements:

  • More than 10 years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics or operations
  • Experience as a Manufacturing Manager, Plant Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Operations Manager or in a similar leadership role
  • Prior experience managing multiple operational areas (procurement, inventory, warehousing, logistics or production planning)
  • Proven experience in KPI management, process improvement and problem-solving
  • Knowledge of P&L, balance sheet and inventory accounting
  • Business level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

  • Prior international logistics, import operations and Incoterms experience
  • Proven experience using SAP, WMS or another ERP system
  • Previous Lean, Kaizen, 5S or other continuous-improvement methodologies experience

About the Company:

A global industrial manufacturing company well-known for high quality and performance in its products and services.

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, 大阪 求人

Job Ref: 0SB769

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Osaka

Job Reference: 0SB769-66D5930A

Date posted: 2 September 2026

Consultant: Glen Lee