Manager of Production Controls (MedTech)

TL;DR

Manager of Production Controls (MedTech): Planning production for injection needles and managing manufacturing schedules with an accent on global supply chain synchronization and overseas shipments. Focus on optimizing production capacity, implementing cost-reduction processes, and leading cross-functional stakeholder relationships across APAC and global sites.

Location: Hybrid in Tochigi, Japan

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in the medical devices industry, specifically specializing in infusion and pain therapy products.

What you will do

• Plan production for injection needles based on global requirements and manage manufacturing schedules and overseas shipments.
• Collaborate with overseas sites to establish production processes and synchronize supply chain operations.
• Lead outsourcing activities to increase production capacity and improve operational efficiency.
• Propose and drive investments for necessary production equipment based on mid-term plans.
• Standardize production planning processes and implement changes for cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Manage and develop team members within the Supply Chain Management Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 3 years of experience in production control or production planning.
• Proven experience managing complex stakeholder relationships in Japan, APAC, and globally.
• Ability to communicate regularly with overseas sites and work with English documentation.
• Proven people management experience.
• Location: Must be based in or able to work in Tochigi, Japan

Nice to have

• SAP experience.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, machinery, or equipment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word.

Culture & Benefits

• Semi-annual bonuses (totaling 4 months of salary) and additional performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive social insurance and a retirement allowance system for employees with 3+ years of service.
• Generous time off with 123 days off per year plus annual paid leave.
• On-site employee cafeteria and benefit station subscription.
• Family-friendly support, including shortened working hours and government childcare subsidies.

Hiring process

• CV screening by the Talent Acquisition team.
• Two rounds of interviews: one in-person and one remote.
• Offer and onboarding process.