Plant Director

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Job details

Company overview

Our client is International biomedical testing company.

Responsibilities

The Plant Director oversees manufacturing operations and focuses on ensuring effective processes to meet established targets for safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity. Emphasis is placed on continuous improvement. This position is part of the Global Operations function and reports to the VP of Operations APAC.If you thrive in leading in a fastpace role, want to work to build a world-class operations organization and make a difference to patient outcomes globally —read on.The Plant Director is responsible for executing global operations strategies. This role includes managing and improving manufacturing process in factory, enhancing productivity, reducing inventory, and effectively leveraging DBS tools and culture. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations APAC, the Plant Director oversees the manufacture of all Chemistry analyzers at the company, with an annual product value of approximately $100 million at standard cost. The team consists of around 300 associates at the factory site.This individual will demonstrate proven leadership required to drive daily process execution using lean tools and must provide a balanced approach to evaluating and improving people, plans, processes, and performance.
Main responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations and manufacturing processes.
• Adhere to the production schedule to meet customer demand and ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with the quality department to ensure adherence to quality protocols.
• Drive the effective implementation of the internal tools to improve productivity
• Manage manufacturing budgeting and resource allocation, and monitor production costs and implement cost-saving measures.
• Set and implement policies, goals, objectives, and procedures for manufacturing operations.
• Lead the annual operation planning process, ensuring alignment with global operations imperatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the manufacturing operation team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• BS or BA Degree in a technical discipline (preferably Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field).
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• Over 15 years of experience in relevant industries, including a minimum of 5 years in managerial positions.
• Proven track record of achieving outstanding operational results.
• Extensive experience leading in a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement culture.
• Understand the drivers of financial performance and experience working closely with the finance team to monitor cost improvements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in strategic and analytical decision-making, combined with creative problem-solving abilities.

Salary

20 - 25 million yen

Location

Shizuoka