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