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オペレーションマネージャー/ Operations Manager

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A leading technology manufacturing company is looking for an Operations Manager. The selected candidate will oversee production planning, contract manufacturing, supplier management, supply chain continuity, and operational improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead production activities across contract manufacturing partners and manage costs, capacity, engineering resources, and delivery schedules
  • Develop production plans and recovery actions for schedule delays, quality concerns, and operational disruptions
  • Oversee the full manufacturing cycle, including design coordination, production, testing, evaluation, inspection, and shipment readiness
  • Manage supplier relationships, component procurement, material availability, quality performance, and supply chain risk mitigation
  • Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, R&D, Data Verification, and EHS teams to resolve issues and meet customer commitments
  • Manage inventory, warehouse operations, resource allocation, facility improvements, 5S activities, and future team development

Requirements:

  • Experience in Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, or Supply Chain Management within large equipment, machinery, or industrial manufacturing environments
  • Prior supplier management and negotiation experience (cost, delivery, quality, and service-related discussions)
  • Proven project management experience involving cross-functional stakeholders
  • Background in managing costs, budgets, and payment controls
  • Prior background in leading teams, coaching employees, and driving organisational performance through effective leadership
  • Knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
  • Understanding of logistics, warehousing, inventory control, and supply chain operations
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Business level written and spoken English; proficient in Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience managing production operations for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, factory automation (FA) systems, or other industrial machinery
  • Prior experience coordinating activities among engineering teams, contract manufacturers, and external suppliers
  • Knowledge of semiconductor industry manufacturing processes and operational requirements

About the Company:

A leading technology manufacturing company that helps facilitate the production of semiconductors for a range of industries. Headquartered in the United States, the company provides its services to semiconductor manufacturers across the globe.

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: JYGCBP

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Operations

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

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

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: English - Business level

Second Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: JYGCBP-7583AE55

Date posted: 22 July 2026

Consultant: Aki Nakajima