Factory/Branch Department Manager
こうじょう・してんとうのぶかちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Managers
- Minor : Corporate Managers
Summary
A managerial position that oversees the operations of departments in factories or branches, handling production planning, quality control, personnel management, and budget management.
Description
The Factory/Branch Department Manager serves as the operations manager for specific departments within factories or branches, overseeing production planning, quality control, cost management, personnel allocation, and more. To achieve departmental performance goals, they formulate plans, promote budget management and business improvements, provide guidance and development to subordinates, and coordinate with other departments and business partners. They identify issues through on-site inspections and data analysis, and implement efficiency improvements and quality enhancements by cycling through the PDCA process.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of IoT and smart factory implementations, demand for department managers with production management and data analysis skills is increasing. Improvement promotion with a management perspective will become even more important in the future.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has cooperativeness / Has leadership / Has problem-solving orientation / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business trips / Flexitime / OJT training / Office work and site patrols / Team management
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Section Chief → Department Head → Factory Manager/Business Division Manager
Required Skills
Cost Management / Data Analysis / Labor Law Knowledge / Personnel Management / Production Management / Quality Control
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills Training / ERP System Operation / ISO9001 Knowledge / Lean Six Sigma / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Important for coordination between departments and with business partners. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactive improvement proposals and guidance are required. |
| Planning & Organization | Organizational skills such as production planning and personnel allocation are essential. |
| Problem Solving | Required for quick response to production troubles and quality issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to handle production line delays and troubles. |
Related Qualifications
- ISO9001 Internal Auditor
- QC Certification
- Safety and Health Manager
Aliases
- Department Manager
- Division Manager
Related Jobs
- Branch Manager
- Business Division Manager
- Factory Manager
- Production Control Manager
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