Job introductions
There are departments that work behind the scenes to support the production of urethane products and get them to you.
Manufacturing managers are responsible for managing production volume, planning production increases, developing new products, managing overall factory safety and disaster prevention, and ensuring consistent product quality.
This job involves supporting the factory alongside manufacturing, while ensuring everyone's safety and security.
Supporting the development of a single product from behind the scenes.
Many different professionals are involved in bringing a single product to market within the factory. At Archem Business Japan, our roles in production planning, production technology, safety and disaster prevention, and quality assurance all work together to create products that meet your expectations, ensuring that our urethane products are always safe and reliable for regular purchase. Supporting the smooth progress of manufacturing from behind the scenes is a crucial role for those of us in manufacturing management.
Production management is a broad role that involves everything from planning production schedules and managing progress to managing materials and inventory, all to ensure that products are delivered to customers on time. Working in collaboration with many departments, including manufacturing, sales, and logistics, we coordinate to ensure smooth production and support stable manufacturing while considering the balance between quality, cost, and delivery time.
Production technology involves reviewing manufacturing processes and verifying raw material formulations and hardness for new products, in order to realize production increase plans necessary for efficient and stable supply. They utilize their accumulated knowledge to the fullest to improve productivity and quality, and reduce costs. Working in cooperation with the manufacturing floor, they solve problems and play a crucial role in supporting better product development and stable production.
Safety and disaster prevention work involves promoting safety activities and disaster prevention measures to protect a workplace environment where employees can work with peace of mind. This includes inspecting and improving hazardous areas within the factory, conducting disaster drills, and providing safety education to prevent accidents and disasters. It plays a crucial role in supporting the creation of a safe and comfortable workplace while complying with all laws and regulations.
Quality assurance is the job of maintaining and improving quality standards to deliver products that customers can use with confidence. It involves product inspection, quality data analysis, investigation of defects, and development of preventative measures to support consistent quality. Working in cooperation with manufacturing sites and related departments, it plays a crucial role in protecting customer trust.
Upon arriving at the office, we hold a morning meeting within the department to share information.
After that, I check my emails to organize what I need to do that day, and at the same time, I review the production status up to the previous day.
We check the condition of the products made the previous day. At that time, the people in charge from the departments involved in the product gather in one place to think about countermeasures to make better products and discuss any new challenges.
We will review the contents discussed at the countermeasures meeting and hold further meetings.
We share information such as material checks and the progress of new product development.
60-minute lunch break. Take a break in the cafeteria or break room.
In the afternoons, I often work on the manufacturing floor. I supervise and check the production process on-site to ensure there are no problems with the products.
*Actual schedules may vary depending on the assigned factory and process.
The greatest satisfaction comes from seeing production proceed according to the plan I created and the products safely delivered to our customers. I get to work in collaboration with many departments, supporting the entire factory and playing a central role in manufacturing.
It's rewarding to see products you've contributed to, based on your own ideas and manufacturing process, being used and appreciated in society. You can also experience the satisfaction of contributing to the growth of the entire factory.
My greatest reward is being able to prevent accidents and disasters through my efforts and protect a safe working environment for employees. It's a crucial role in supporting workplace safety, and therefore carries great responsibility and fulfillment.
The quality we uphold and cultivate leads to customer trust. We gain a sense of accomplishment from working to improve defects and prevent their recurrence, supporting products that can be used with confidence.
This job is suitable for people who like to think things through in an orderly manner and act systematically. You will find great satisfaction in supporting the entire factory by flexibly revising plans in response to changing circumstances and coordinating with many departments to ensure smooth production.
This job is ideal for people who are interested in the workings of machinery and equipment and enjoy thinking about how to make things more efficient and easier to use. As you gain knowledge and experience, you'll be able to do more and experience the satisfaction of seeing your improvements contribute to the overall productivity of the factory.
By not overlooking dangerous behavior and proactively addressing concerns or suggesting improvements, we prevent accidents and disasters. This role contributes to creating a safe working environment for every employee, making it ideal for those who find fulfillment in supporting others.
This role is ideal for individuals who can delve into the underlying causes of problems, not just the surface, and pursue higher quality. Through continuous improvement, you'll see increased product quality and customer trust, allowing you to truly feel that your work contributes to the company's value.
Through creating production schedules, managing progress, and coordinating with various departments, you can develop planning and coordination skills. You will also cultivate the ability to comprehensively assess delivery dates, inventory, and production status, as well as the ability to flexibly respond to changing circumstances. By working in collaboration with many people, you will naturally develop communication and management skills, acquiring skills that can be utilized in a wide range of tasks.
By gaining experience in reviewing manufacturing processes, you can acquire knowledge and technical skills related to machinery and equipment. Furthermore, you will develop problem-solving abilities and logical thinking skills by analyzing on-site issues, identifying causes, and implementing improvements. Through repeated improvements, you will develop the ability to think and act independently, growing into a skilled engineer who supports manufacturing.
You will acquire knowledge in safety management, risk assessment, and disaster prevention measures through practical experience. In addition to developing the ability to predict dangers and make judgments to prevent problems before they occur, you will also develop communication skills through safety education and awareness activities for employees.
Through product inspection, quality data analysis, and investigation of defects, you can develop analytical and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, by considering and implementing preventative measures to avoid delivering defective products to customers, you will cultivate logical thinking and improvement skills.
The applications of urethane products are limitless. By starting a project, developing the product, and improving our technical capabilities, we can discover even greater possibilities.
Production planning, production technology, safety and disaster prevention, and quality assurance all play a vital role in factory operations. You will also be involved in training junior staff and management. In the future, we expect you to aim for a management position.
