Job Description
<Job Responsibilities> - Contract Execution: Manage and execute the manufacturing services contract with our Vietnamese partner. Collaboration: will work closely with the Administrative Manager of our Vietnamese partner to coordinate operations and resolve any issues. - Travel: Travel to Customer sites as required to address product issues and to understand quality requirements - Production Management: Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing processes. - Planning: Develop production plans to meet customer delivery schedules. Schedule raw materials with headquarters to ensure material supply is available to execute in a timely manner. - Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure products meet industry standards and customer specifications. - Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment. - Training: Active role in preparation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures in the local language including appropriate training of personnel - Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize resource utilization. - Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of raw materials and finished products. - Safety Compliance: Ensure all operations comply with health and safety regulations. - Budget Management: Develop and manage the production budget, ensuring cost-effective operations. - Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key metrics and improvement initiatives.
Job Requirement
<Necessary Skill / Experience> ・Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. ・Gender: Any ・Age: Any ・Language: English Business Level ・Experience: Have 7-10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role preferably in the thermoplastic composites or footwear industry. ・Other: - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Proficiency in production management software and tools. - Strong understanding of quality control principles and practices. <Preffered personality> ・Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. ・Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. ・Can work by yourself <Preferable Skill / Experience> ・Japanese skill ・Plant startup experience ・Tooling experience and functional knowledge of tool makers