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Head of Quality Network

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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

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

Job Reference: 5L1HIE-53B5A0D4

Date posted: 12 August 2025

Consultant: Jiujiu Dai