Operation Improvement Manager - Japanese Speaking (MECT)

Your Contribution You will drive plant-wide operational excellence initiatives through TPM, MPS, Lean Manufacturing, and cross-functional continuous improvement programs to deliver measurable business results. Lead and coordinate operational improvement programs across the manufacturing plant. Drive TPM and MAHLE Production System (MPS) deployment to enhance productivity, quality, and operational stability. Facilitate Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and cross-functional Kaizen projects to eliminate losses and process bottlenecks. Establish improvement roadmaps, monitor project progress, and track business benefits realization. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives. Your Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. 8-15 years of experience in automotive manufacturing with strong exposure to TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement. Proven track record in leading cross-functional projects and driving plant-wide operational improvement programs. Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project coordination skills. Business-level English communication skills; Japanese language capability (JLPT N2 or equivalent) will be an advantage. Willingness to work on-site at MAHLE Engine Components (Thailand) Ltd., Bangchan Industrial Estate, Bangkok. Our Offering We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles! After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s). #DiversityMatters with our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from all social, religious & ethnical backgrounds, disabilities both mental and physical, identities (gender) and neurodivergent people. Do you have any questions?