Job Overview 综述:
- Lead Manufacturing Technology for the Utsunomiya Compounding Operation.
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Drive productivity improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business objectives.
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Develop and lead the Technology team to build a high-performing technical organization.
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Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, providing technical guidance, fostering employee engagement, and supporting sustainable business growth.
Responsibilities 职责:
- Lead productivity improvement and operational excellence initiatives to improve Stewardship, Quality, Reliability, Engagement, and Cost competitiveness.
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Provide technical leadership and direction for manufacturing processes, process optimization, and problem-solving activities.
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Lead, coach, and develop the Technology team to build organizational capability and employee engagement.
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Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs to achieve sustainable business results.
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Leverage global manufacturing and technology networks to share and implement best practices across sites.
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Develop and execute capital project plans and drive process safety improvement initiatives.
Qualifications 要求:
Skills and Knowledge Required
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience with a proven track record in productivity improvement and operational excellence.
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Demonstrated experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence programs.
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, engage, and drive change across a manufacturing organization.
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Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving sustainable business results.
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Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process safety principles, and operational risk management
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in polymer, plastics, compounding, chemical, or materials manufacturing.
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Experience supporting automotive industry customers or manufacturing automotive-related products.
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People management or team leadership experience.
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
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Experience implementing best practices across multiple manufacturing sites.
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Experience leading capital projects, capacity expansion, or process optimization projects.
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Experience working within a global manufacturing organization.
