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Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Operations Technology Manager

Process EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHiratsuka, Kanagawa, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of Engineering or Operations Technology experience in process or materials manufacturing industries.
  • Strong knowledge and practical experience with manufacturing equipment, processes, and maintenance.
  • Demonstrated experience in capital investment, process improvement, and new product industrialization.
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in organic chemistry, applied chemistry, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Project management experience.
  • Business-level Japanese proficiency is required.
  • English proficiency sufficient for technical and business communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Engineering and Maintenance functions, including equipment design, modification, and renewal.
  • Provide technical leadership for Process Technology, including process design and optimization, new product introduction, and quality improvement using organic chemistry expertise.
  • Consolidate and standardize engineering and process know-how across multiple plants.
  • Develop and evaluate capital investment projects, including technical scope and return on investment.
  • Execute Management of Change and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews for new installations, modifications, and decommissioning, and conduct failure mode and impact analyses, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
  • Lead technical aspects of new factory and large-scale manufacturing projects.
  • Drive productivity improvement, process capability enhancement, and prevention of recurring issues.
  • Ensure equipment and process safety through Environment, Health, and Safety-based technical reviews.
  • Collaborate with Plant, Quality Assurance, and Environment, Health, and Safety teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Promote manufacturing digitalization initiatives, including Manufacturing Execution Systems and Internet of Things.
  • Standardize and visualize manufacturing data for daily management.
  • Collaborate with Information Technology, SAP, and Global Operations Technology teams.
  • Analyze manufacturing data using statistical methods and develop improvement plans based on data-driven insights.
  • Develop and manage Engineering and Process Technology teams, including staffing plans.
  • Manage external vendors and engineering contractors.
  • Maintain technical collaboration and information sharing with Asia-Pacific and Global Operations Technology organizations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading new factory start-ups or major expansion projects.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems, Internet of Things, or manufacturing digitalization.
  • Practical experience in process safety, Environment, Health, and Safety, and Management of Change.
  • Experience working with global organizations.

About the Company

Sika

Specialty chemicals for bonding, sealing, damping

Sika is a global specialty chemicals company that develops and manufactures systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in construction and other industries. Its offerings include adhesives, sealants, damping materials, reinforcement solutions, and protective coatings that join, seal, reinforce, and protect surfaces in projects. It differentiates itself with a wide geographic footprint (103 countries and hundreds of factories) and a decentralized structure that lets regional management tailor solutions, while focusing on sustainability and ongoing product development. Sika’s goal is to help transform the construction and transportation sectors toward greater environmental sustainability by delivering reliable chemical systems and services that improve build quality, efficiency, and durability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Baar, Switzerland
Founded
1910

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