Job Description
This role is responsible for designing and installing optimal equipment in collaboration with the Engineering & Maintenance (E&M) team to support efficient and safe plant operations. It also involves training plant personnel to perform self-maintenance of equipment.
Under the guidance of the Site Manager and in accordance with company policies, the role oversees production, quality, shipping, and receiving activities to ensure monthly sales targets are met with high quality and cost efficiency. Additionally, the role manages both existing and new biological wastewater treatment facilities, working closely with external partners and authorities to ensure environmental compliance.
Main Responsibilities
1. Deputy Site Manager Duties
- Acts as the second deputy site manager when both the Site Manager and QA/Technical Manager are absent (excluding decisions on management reviews, long-term investments, HR matters, and budgeting).
2. Safety & Environmental Management
- Implements safety and environmental policies based on corporate and legal requirements.
- Conducts first aid training for all site employees and monitors safety attitudes.
- Serves as an Emergency Response Team member, leading on-site actions during emergencies and reporting to the central ER team.
- Leads EHS-related activities from a technical perspective as part of the Responsible Care (RC) committee.
- Identifies and improves unsafe working conditions in collaboration with the production team.
3. Production Management
- Develops production plans based on sales forecasts and R&D requirements.
- Coordinates procurement of raw materials and packaging.
- Revises production schedules in response to equipment issues.
- Participates in management meetings and collaborates with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Evaluates production performance, cost, and delivery timelines.
- Assesses feasibility of new product manufacturing and recommends necessary changes.
- Leads weekly production meetings and conducts regular site inspections.
- Oversees purchasing, inventory control, and interplant material coordination.
4. Waste Management
- Operates and supervises wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring water quality standards are met.
- Communicates with external partners and authorities regarding environmental compliance.
- Manages solid waste handling and audits waste disposal companies.
5. Equipment Design & Installation
- Plans and executes installation, relocation, and upgrades of machinery using new technologies.
- Designs, estimates costs, and installs electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Manages individual investment projects from design to commissioning.
- Collaborates with local and regional technical teams to ensure equipment suitability.
6. Maintenance & Planning
- Develops maintenance schedules and spare parts inventory based on production needs.
- Participates in technical and process improvement planning.
7. Team & People Management
- Plans team structure, headcount, and budget.
- Coaches and evaluates team members, fostering skill development and succession planning.
- Reviews team performance and identifies areas for improvement.
- Implements strategies to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Job Requirements
- University degree or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in plant operations or related fields
- Over 3 years of experience in people and team management
- Business-level English proficiency
- Native-level Japanese proficiency
製造部門マネージャー（部下あり）
主なミッション
- 製品製造プロセスおよび安全管理
- チームメンバーへの助言・指導・育成。
主な責任領域と活動内容（Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities）
安全・衛生（Safety and Housekeeping）：
- 法令および社内方針に基づき、安全・環境保護施策を実施。工場長と連携し、作業環境の安全性を確保。
- 従業員の態度を常に観察し、応急処置訓練を全サイトで実施。
- 緊急対応メンバーとして、現場での対応を指揮し、工場長へ報告。
- 技術的観点からEHS関連活動をリード。
- 安全・衛生の改善活動を生産チームと連携して実施。
生産管理（General Production）：
- 売上予測やR&Dからの要求をもとに生産計画を立案。原材料・包装材・製品の調達を調整し、設備故障時には計画を修正。
- 生産戦略・設備投資計画を策定し、週次会議を主催。現場巡回により異常の早期発見と対策を実施。
- 購買・在庫管理手順を設定し、資材の調達契約を調整。
廃棄物管理（Waste Management）：
- 排水処理施設の運用・監督。水質管理のため当局と連携し、コスト管理を実施。
- 固形廃棄物の適切な処理を監督し、廃棄物業者の監査を実施。
設備設計・導入（Design and Installation）：
- 新技術を用いた設備の設置・移設・改良に関するプロジェクトに参加（単独投資プロジェクトの設計から試運転まで）
- 国内のエンジニアリング統括チームやグローバルの技術チームとの連携。
計画（Planning）：
- 生産計画に基づき、保全計画と予備部品の在庫レベルを策定。技術・工程改善計画の立案に参加。
人材・チーム管理（People and Team Management）：
- 組織構成・人員計画・予算を管理。チームの業務優先順位を設定し、教育・育成・後継者計画を実施。
- 作業記録を分析し、生産性・品質・コストを評価。継続的な改善を推進。
求められる資格・経験（Job Requirements）
- 学歴：大学卒業または同等の資格
- 経験：化学メーカーの製造工場での勤務経験10年以上、管理職経験を5年以上お持ちの方
- 必要な技術・専門知識：
- 計装および電気分野の知識・経験
- 英語力（グローバルMTGでの自チームの取り組みの紹介/日常的なメールやチャットでのやり取りなど）
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