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プロセス技術マネージャー/ Process Technology Manager

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An international food manufacturing company specialising in chocolate and cocoa products is seeking a Process Technology Manager. The successful candidate will lead process optimisation, improve manufacturing capabilities, implement new technologies, and drive operational excellence across the production site.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain global process standards, operating procedures and capability monitoring
  • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, health, environmental and quality standards
  • Provide technical support for daily manufacturing operations
  • Drive standardised technology adoption, change management and capability building on the shop floor
  • Support equipment commissioning and performance improvements with technical and engineering teams
  • Optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, product quality and process stability using SPC
  • Manage new product introductions, product transfers and innovation projects in collaboration with R&D
  • Identify process improvement opportunities in recipes, production steps, energy use and quality risk management
  • Implement solutions to improve performance, reduce waste and rework, and increase OEE
  • Develop and implement automation technologies, including robotics, AI and IoT, to improve productivity
  • Use manufacturing data analytics to identify trends, improve processes and support data-driven decisions
  • Ensure technologies meet quality standards and regulatory requirements while identifying opportunities for further improvements
  • Maintain accurate formulation data in SAP and support SKU reduction initiatives
  • Lead Process Engineers and Packaging Engineers in improving process capabilities and delivering improvements
  • Collaborate with regional process excellence teams to establish standards and deploy operational excellence initiatives
  • Work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D and HSE teams
  • Provide technical input to regional and global projects and standards

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in process engineering, food science, chemical engineering, electromechanics, bioscience engineering, chemistry or physics
  • Knowledge of MS Office, SAP and manufacturing applications such as scheduling systems, CMMS and MES
  • Strong technical knowledge to collaborate with operations leaders, engineering teams and innovation departments
  • Ability to develop process capabilities and scale processes from laboratory or pilot stages to industrial production
  • Ability to use manufacturing data to generate process and business insights and support decision-making
  • Fluent level Japanese; advanced level English

About the Company:

A global manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, serving food manufacturers, artisans and businesses worldwide. The company develops chocolate and cocoa ingredients for a wide range of applications across the food and confectionery industries.

Keywords:

プロセス技術, 製造プロセス, 工程改善, 生産技術, プロセス最適化, 食品製造, チョコレート製造, 品質改善, 自動化技術, データ分析, 継続的改善, SAP 管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 80N68J

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Industrial and Automation

Focus: Technical Services

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

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

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Gunma

Job Reference: 80N68J-3D9839FB

Date posted: 13 October 2026

Consultant: Joe Yee Cheah