Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 5 years of experience managing senior-level managers
Proven experience overseeing plant-wide operations including production, assembly, and warehouse functions
Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold teams accountable and drive performance
Experience working in a Japanese manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Ability to analyze profitability, production data, and operational KPIs with a logical, numbers-driven approach
Comfortable enforcing policies, giving direct feedback, and developing subordinates
Experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Japanese language ability is highly preferred
Must be able to work full-time on-site in a manufacturing plant environment
Responsibilities
Oversee overall plant performance including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
Manage Warehouse, Production, and Assembly operations to ensure on-time delivery and production target achievement
Lead and develop managers and supervisors to create a high-performance, accountable work environment
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including elimination of Muri, Muda, and Mura, and enforce 5S/3T standards
Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Scheduling, and Japanese stakeholders on capital investments, process improvements, and Kaizen initiatives
Monitor equipment capacity and utilization; coordinate with Engineering on upgrades or new equipment
Review production forecasts versus actual results and implement corrective actions as needed
Manage labor planning including attendance, overtime, and vacation approvals
Establish efficient operating conditions to reduce scrap, improve quality, and enhance safety
Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement preventive countermeasures
Ensure proper training plans, skill matrices, and safe work practices are maintained
Report critical issues in a timely manner to executive leadership and communicate effectively with both U.S. and Japanese teams
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include all responsibilities or requirements.
To apply, please send resume to abutterfield@pasona.com