Manufacturing and assembly of refrigerant piping for commercial air conditioning systems.
Production of heat exchangers for water heaters and related equipment.
Job Title: Managing Director (Factory Manager) (Japanese Speaking)
Business Type: Manufacturing
Location: Bangsaothong, Samut Prakarn
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Saturday, 08:00-17:00 hrs. (1 time leave for Saturday/month)
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily factory operations including production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Supervise and lead production teams to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
- Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, safety regulations, and environmental policies.
- Coordinate with Japanese stakeholders, suppliers, and customers to ensure smooth communication and alignment.
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize productivity and reduce waste.
- Monitor KPIs and prepare regular reports on production performance, quality metrics, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee maintenance of machinery and equipment to minimize downtime.
- Support new product introduction and process development in collaboration with engineering and R&D teams.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and professional development among staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in factory management or production leadership roles, preferably in HVAC or related industriesใ
- Proven experience in managing manufacturing operations involving metal fabrication, assembly, and quality control.
- Good command of Japanese (N3 or above) & English
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies.
- Proficient in ERP systems and production planning tools.
- Strong understanding of safety, quality, and compliance standards.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with Japanese stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Housing allowance 600 THB/Month
- Diligence allowance 700-900 THB/Month (after probation)
- Food allowance 20 THB/Day
- Shift allowance 60 THB/Night
- Shuttle bus; Flat, Kheha, Bangbo, Bangchalong (For other route that’s no shuttle bus, there will be transportation allowance 30 THB/Day)
- Transportation allowance for using private car (if company car is not available) Bangkok, perimeter area 5 THB/KM, upcountry 6 THB/KM
- Uniform
- Annual Leave 6-8 days/year depends on year of service (after completed 1 year of working)
- Social Security
- Training Leave 30 days/year
- Company party
- Annual Health Check-up
How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter by click “APPLY” We look forward to hearing from you!