Engineering and Operation Technical Manager - Chemical Plant

Engineering and Operation Technical Manager - Chemical Plant

エンジニアリングおよび運用技術マネージャー 化学プラント

Our client, a global leader in innovation and sustainability within the chemical industry, is seeking an Engineering and Operation Technical Manager for their chemical plant operations in Japan. This role offers the opportunity to lead engineering and operations technology functions, driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost competitiveness across manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead engineering and maintenance functions across Japanese manufacturing sites.
- Drive process technology improvements and new product introductions.
- Develop and evaluate capital investment projects.
- Promote manufacturing digitalization initiatives including MES and IoT.
- Ensure equipment and process safety through EHS-based reviews.
- Manage technical aspects of large-scale manufacturing projects.
- Standardize and consolidate engineering know-how across plants.
- Collaborate with APAC and Global OT teams for strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

- 10+ years in Engineering/OT within process or material manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, and maintenance.
- Proven experience in capital investment, process improvement, and new product industrialization.
- Project management experience.
- Business-level Japanese required.
- Working-level English for technical and business communication.
- Experience with MES, IoT, or manufacturing digitalization is preferred but not mandatory.
- Experience leading new factory start-ups or major expansions is preferred but not mandatory.
- Knowledge of process safety, EHS, and MOC is preferred but not mandatory.

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