Production Manager 【Japan Residents Only Japanese Required】

We are Unlock Design, a recruitment agency based in Japan, and the job description below is an opportunity with one of our forward-thinking client companies. We aim to ensure a trustworthy and considerate experience for our candidates, emphasizing their privacy and long-term career goals. See our full promise and approach by visiting https://ud-intl.com/pledge/.

【Basic Information】

Company: UNDISCLOSED
・The companys name and information will be sent directly to all interested candidates.
Position: Production Manager
Apply From: Japan Only
Location: Kakogawa, Hyōgo
Salary: 6.5M JPY
Language: Japanese + English (Business)
Contract type: Permanent

Who we are

Building on a strong legacy of more than 145 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day today and for generations to come through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.

We hold leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses

Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

Roles and Responsibility

• Promote safety activity, ensure safety environment in operation
• Quality KPI implementation
• Productivity management (Leading continuous improvement)
• Production process optimization with considering automation and digitization
• Team and people development
• Investment project implementation with engineering division

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering related work experience (Chemical industry preferred but not limited)
• Business level of English (e-mail, telephone conference etc.)
• Fluent Japanese ability

Preferred Requirements

• Experience of people/project management
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Lean six sigma
• Experience to use CAD (preferred)

Conditions / Benefits

Employment type: Permanent

Location: Hino, Shiga

Annual Salary: 6.5M JPY
・Willing to discuss and negotiate depending on current salary, experience, and skills

Hours: 9:00 - 17:30

・Flextime available (Core time: 10:00 - 15:00)

Probation: 3 months

Benefits:

• Paid vacations: 30 days/year (10 days in the first year, granted proportionally depending on the month of employment)
• Sick leave: 2 days/month
• Telecommuting system
• Stock options (33.3% of the purchase price is added by the company, limit on the purchase price)
• Retirement allowance system
• Work from home options depending on the position
• English Training Program
• e-Learning Platform
• Educational Support

Interview Process

1. CV Screening
2. 2 ~ 3 Interviews
3. Offer

*Process is subject to change.

*Japanese resumes (履歴書、職務経歴書) required