Operations Technology Manager
Core
Leading Engineering and Operations Technology (OT) functions across manufacturing sites in Japan to drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness through technology leadership.
Role type
Senior IC Operations Technology Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Manufacturing sites in Japan, including new factory start-ups and large-scale equipment projects
Domain
Chemical, building materials, or material manufacturing industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Capital investment planning and ROI evaluation, Process design and optimization, Equipment design, modification, and renewal, Project management, Vendor and engineering contractor management, EHS-based technical reviews, Manufacturing digitalization (MES, IoT), Team development and people management
Preferred skills
Leading new factory start-ups or major expansions, Experience with MES and IoT, Knowledge of process safety and MOC, Experience working with global organizations
Technologies
MES, IoT, SAP
Responsibilities
Lead Engineering (equipment design, modification, renewal) and Maintenance functions, Provide technical leadership for Process Technology including process design, optimization, and new product introduction, Consolidate and standardize engineering and process know‑how across multiple plants, Develop and evaluate capital investment projects including technical scope and ROI, Execute MOC and PSSR for new installations, modifications, and decommissioning, Drive productivity improvement, process capability enhancement, and recurrence prevention, Promote manufacturing digitalization initiatives including MES and IoT, Develop and manage Engineering and Process Technology teams, Manage external vendors and engineering contractors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
