Manager, Technical Readiness
Core
Lead technical readiness strategy and gate reviews for FMCG brownfield manufacturing projects, ensuring validation, documentation, and stable process performance.
Role type
Manager, Technical Readiness (Brownfield Manufacturing)
Builds
Commissioned and qualified manufacturing lines/processes
Domain
FMCG / Brownfield Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing process validation and startup)
Required skills
Strategic thinking, Cross-functional leadership, Project management, Change management, Problem solving, People development, Japanese (Business-level), English (Business-level), Process engineering, Technical risk management
Preferred skills
Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Production Management, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall Model
Responsibilities
Lead technical readiness strategy and gate reviews; Coordinate FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification activities; Ensure validation and documentation readiness; Manage startup technical risks; Support troubleshooting during ramp-up.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight