Factory Operation Manager - Chemical

Job Detail

<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.


<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