Plant Manager

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• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing senior-level managers
• Proven experience overseeing plant-wide operations including production, assembly, and warehouse functions
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to hold teams accountable and drive performance
• Experience working in a Japanese manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Ability to analyze profitability, production data, and operational KPIs with a logical, numbers-driven approach
• Comfortable enforcing policies, giving direct feedback, and developing subordinates
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Japanese language ability is highly preferred
• Must be able to work full-time on-site in a manufacturing plant environment

• Oversee overall plant performance including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Manage Warehouse, Production, and Assembly operations to ensure on-time delivery and production target achievement
• Lead and develop managers and supervisors to create a high-performance, accountable work environment
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including elimination of Muri, Muda, and Mura, and enforce 5S/3T standards
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Scheduling, and Japanese stakeholders on capital investments, process improvements, and Kaizen initiatives
• Monitor equipment capacity and utilization; coordinate with Engineering on upgrades or new equipment
• Review production forecasts versus actual results and implement corrective actions as needed
• Manage labor planning including attendance, overtime, and vacation approvals
• Establish efficient operating conditions to reduce scrap, improve quality, and enhance safety
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects and implement preventive countermeasures
• Ensure proper training plans, skill matrices, and safe work practices are maintained
• Report critical issues in a timely manner to executive leadership and communicate effectively with both U.S. and Japanese teams

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include all responsibilities or requirements.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management

Manufacturing