Company Factory Manager (Those Who Are Directors)
かいしゃこうじょうちょう（とりしまりやくであるもの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Corporate and Organizational Executives
- Minor : Corporate Executives
Summary
A management executive who oversees all aspects of factory operations and, as a director, formulates business strategies, production management, safety management, and quality management.
Description
The Company Factory Manager (Director) supervises all areas of factory operations, from production planning formulation to equipment management, quality assurance, safety and health management, cost management, and labor management. As a director, participates in management meetings and engages in business judgments such as production strategies and investment plans. Bridges the site and management, promoting productivity improvement, cost reduction, and product quality maintenance and enhancement.
Future Outlook
Amid advances in manufacturing automation and smart factories, demand for production optimization using IoT and AI is increasing, and demand for factory managers with data analysis skills is rising. Response capabilities to environmental changes such as decarbonization and supply chain restructuring are required.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Excellent communication skills / Has improvement motivation / Has leadership / Has logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Flexitime / Management Position / On-Site Full-Time / Team Operation
Career Path
Production Control Staff → Factory Manager (Non-Directors) → Manufacturing Department Head → Business Division Head → Director (Manufacturing) → Executive Officer → COO → President
Required Skills
Cost Management / Data Analysis / Equipment Maintenance Management / Labor Management / Production Planning / Quality Control Techniques (QC) / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
English Reading / IoT Smart Factory Technology / Lean Production System / Project Management (PMBOK) / QC Seven Tools / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze production data and formulate efficiency improvement measures. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed attention is required in quality and safety management. |
| Communication Skills | Because there is frequent coordination and negotiation with on-site staff and management. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because proactive action is necessary in factory policy formulation and improvement measure promotion. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because numerical management of production volume, costs, etc., forms the core of daily operations. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to systematically plan and execute production plans and process management. |
| Problem Solving | Because cause investigation and countermeasure formulation are required when troubles occur. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high mental toughness is required for deadline compliance and emergency responses. |
Related Qualifications
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Category 4)
- Professional Engineer (Mechanical Department)
- Quality Control Certification (QC Certification Level 2 or Higher)
- Safety and Health Manager (First Class)
- Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
Aliases
- Factory Executive Officer
- Factory Manager Director
- Manufacturing Division Director
Related Jobs
- Factory Manager (Non-Directors)
- Manufacturing Manager
- Production Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager