Head of Quality Network
An international consumer goods company is seeking a Head of Quality Network for Japan & South Korea. The selected candidate will oversee multi-site quality management, ensure compliance with global standards, and drive operational excellence across manufacturing plants. This is a hybrid setup role.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy and govern global quality systems, including SQC, MOC, CtQ standards, FRPS, and PFMEA, across all sites
- Ensure full compliance with CtQ standards and conduct monthly MOC/ADP governance reviews
- Drive product complaint reduction initiatives and implement DFMEA and PFMEA for risk mitigation in new projects
- Establish and lead structured problem-solving approaches such as A3, 8D, and FRPS to resolve major quality issues
- Develop talent pipelines, ensure optimal staffing, and enhance team competencies in collaboration with HR
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to address issues and drive continuous improvement
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, or related)
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing quality management, preferably in chemical, automotive, or electronics industries
- Prior Multi-site Quality Management experience in a leadership role or related technical discipline
- Experience managing quality expectations of tier-1 global clients
- Proven track record of deploying global quality systems such as SQC, MOC, PFMEA, and problem-solving tools in multi-site environments
- Understanding of quality standards and requirements, including ISO, VDA, IATF, PPAP
- Possess a valid certification in Six Sigma, Lean Management, Auditor Experience, or Root Cause Analysis
- Proficient in Japanese, English, or Korean
About the Company:
Headquartered in Europe, this company is responsible for manufacturing a wide portfolio of consumer goods. With a long history of successful operations, this organisation continues to strengthen its global network.
Keywords:
品質管理, 化学製造, 多拠点管理, 問題解決, グローバル品質基準, シックスシグマ, リーンマネジメント, 人材育成, ステークホルダーマネジメント, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: 5L1HIE
About the job

Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain
Focus: Quality Assurance
Industry: FMCG
Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Director
Language: Japanese - Professional working
Second Language: English - Business level
Third Language: Korean - Professional working
Location: Kanagawa
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 5L1HIE-53B5A0D4
Date posted: 12 August 2025
Consultant: Jiujiu Dai
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