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Kidde Global Solutions

Designs and manufactures fire safety systems

Manufacturing Senior Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Management experience in manufacturing, including management across multiple departments.
  • A proven track record of improvement activities related to safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Knowledge and practical experience with 5S and lean manufacturing, including the ability to drive data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational management skills to integrate the organization and lead it toward achieving goals.
  • Ability to comply with laws, regulations, and company rules, and to manage risks appropriately.

Responsibilities

  • Lead an experienced manufacturing operations team and production leaders, oversee the manufacturing division, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
  • Develop goals and operational guidelines with a medium- to long-term perspective, and build a competitive production system through process improvements and technological innovation.
  • Manage the manufacturing division's safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Promote continuous improvement through 5S and lean manufacturing.
  • Implement and establish daily management based on Carrier Excellence.
  • Develop and execute medium- to long-term production transformation plans in collaboration with executive management, including automation, robotics, and digital transformation.
  • Promote production process transformation through automation, labor-saving measures, and digital transformation.
  • Resolve production and supply chain management issues in collaboration with related departments.
  • Ensure compliance and respond to occupational safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  • Oversee safety, quality, and production management at the Fuji site and lead improvements; serve as the responsible leader for the entire site, including engineering and other departments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience as a plant manager or in an equivalent management role.
  • English proficiency sufficient for work, or equivalent to a TOEIC score of 730 or above.
  • Work experience overseas or in a global environment.

About the Company

Kidde Global Solutions

Designs and manufactures fire safety systems

Kidde Global Solutions provides fire and life safety products for homes and businesses, including smoke and CO alarms, extinguishers, detectors, fire alarm panels, signaling devices, and related services across brands such as Kidde, Edwards, FIREX, Badger, GST and Aritech. The systems work by sensing smoke, heat or CO, triggering alarms and alerting a central control panel, and activating notification devices or suppression equipment as needed. It stands out with a broad, integrated product portfolio and global distribution through distributors, installers and system integrators, plus a Europe-focused Aritech brand. Its goal is to protect lives and property by delivering comprehensive, connected fire and life safety solutions.

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Founded
2024

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