Job Title: Production Manager (Japanese-speaking N3 or above)
Salary: Depends on experience, open to discuss
Location: Samut Prakan, Thailand
Working time: Monday – Saturday 8:00 – 17:00 (with 2-3 Saturdays worked per month)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead product planning and development for refrigerant piping and heat exchanger systems, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and industry standards.
- Oversee product lifecycle management from concept to commercialization, including design, prototyping, testing, and production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality assurance, and sales to ensure product success.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Manage product cost structures, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in product design and manufacturing efficiency.
- Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
- Prepare and present product performance reports and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial or product leadership role.
- Proven track record in product development, project management, and cross-functional leadership.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in CAD software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a Japanese manufacturing environment or with Japanese clients.
- Familiarity with ISO standards, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Multilingual capabilities (Japanese, English, Thai) are a plus.
Welfare:
Bonus
Transportation allowance/Shuttle bus
Accommodation
Provident fund
Social Security
Perfect attendance
OT
Health check-up