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6 results for Production Planner jobs

Production Manager
  • Kanagawa,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as Production Manager in Zama, Kanagawa, leading a team of approximately 20 employees in a full-time capacity</li><li>Oversee production planning, resource allocation, and capacity management to ensure on-time delivery for both domestic and global customers</li><li>Drive lean manufacturing, quality compliance, cost control, team development, and coordination with global or regional stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Your Skills</strong></p><ul><li>5-8 years of production management experience in electronics or precision mechanical manufacturing</li><li>Strong preference for connector industry experience, including knowledge of stamping, injection molding, and plating processes</li><li>Solid understanding of IATF 16949, quality tools, Lean/Six Sigma, and professional-level English communication skills</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive annual salary range of approximately JPY 8 million to JPY 12 million, depending on experience and skills</li><li>Broad leadership scope covering operations strategy, yield improvement, automation, EHS, and people management</li><li>Benefits include commuting allowance, social insurance, and retirement plan**</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Kanagawa</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040-0013462265</p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/a2F6dWtvLm95YS45NzEzMC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-23T08:42:23Z
Technical Support - International SaaS Vendor
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 6.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Technical Support Analyst</strong><br /><strong>*Fluent level Japanese will be needed</strong><br /><br /><strong>About the Company</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>This is a global leader in end-to-end supply chain management software, supporting more than 40,000 users across 100+ countries. Founded by a small team of engineers, the company has grown into an organization of over 2,000 employees worldwide. Its customers include major manufacturers and global brands across industries such as automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods.</li></ul><p><strong>Goal of the role:</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>To serve as the customer's first point of contact, diagnosing and resolving technical issues with the SCM software quickly and effectively, to ensure customers' business operations run smoothly with 24/7 global support.</li></ul><p><strong>About the Team</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>The Customer Support team is the first point of contact for customers after they've purchased the company's software, helping resolve technical issues and close gaps in their use of the product.</li><li>As a Technical Support Analyst, you'll provide support to customers globally in a 24/7 environment, focusing on resolving issues and helping customers succeed with the company's core software platform. You'll work as part of a larger team of analysts in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, combining strong technical skills with a customer-first mindset.</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Investigate and resolve customer issues quickly, keeping customers updated on progress and timelines</li><li>Diagnose problems and either fix them directly or guide customers through the fix</li><li>Follow up to make sure the solution worked and customers are satisfied</li><li>Take turns on Triage duty: reviewing new cases, assigning them to the right person, and updating case status</li><li>Look past the immediate problem to find the root cause, so it doesn't happen again</li><li>Respond to automated alerts from customer systems</li><li>Handle routine admin tasks for both cloud and on-premise customer setups</li><li>Meet SLA deadlines for all your assigned cases</li><li>Write knowledge base articles on topics you're familiar with</li><li>Work with other teams to resolve urgent or complex issues</li><li>Join the on-call rotation, including occasional after-hours work</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Bilingual in Japanese and English</li><li>At least 3 years of experience in technical support for external customers on a software product, ideally in a SaaS environment</li><li>Experience supporting ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or supply chain software is a plus</li><li>Familiarity with case management/ticketing systems</li><li>Solid understanding of Windows environments, ERP business software, and web-based applications</li><li>Strong research and troubleshooting skills</li><li>Working knowledge of relational databases and query writing is a plus</li><li>Background in manufacturing, production planning, inventory management, or demand planning (support or planning roles) is a strong plus</li><li>Must be able to meet security and confidentiality requirements for the role (e.g., SOC 2, CGRP)</li></ul><p><strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 6 - 10 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013461518<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uNDM4NDEuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-14T04:15:36Z
HR Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 10.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong><br /> <br /> A global manufacturing company is seeking a Site HR Manager to support one of its strategic production sites in Japan. The company operates in an international environment and is continuing to strengthen its HR and operational structure to support future business growth.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>The Role</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>This position will act as the lead HR representative (project between 9 - 12 months) at the manufacturing site, supporting recruitment, labor relations, employee engagement, visa coordination, and HR operations. The role will work closely with site leadership and global stakeholders to support organizational development, workforce planning, and people-related initiatives tied to business expansion.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Your Skills </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>HR experience, ideally within manufacturing or factory environments.</li><li>Knowledge of labor law and employee relations.</li><li>Experience supporting visa processes for foreign employees is preferred.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and proactive communication skills.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong><br /> </p><ul><li>Lead HR operations at a strategic manufacturing site.</li><li>Opportunity to support organizational transformation and business expansion initiatives in an international environment.</li></ul><p><br /> <br /> <strong>Location </strong><br /> <br /> Tokyo<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Salary</strong><br /> <br /> 10 - 12 million yen<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reference Number: 06940-0013418689<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em><br /> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aGFiaWJhaC5udXJ1bC41MDA5NC4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-05-12T02:49:30Z
Engineering Manager
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 12.0M - 18.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><ul><li>A leading global investment bank is seeking a hands-on Lead Software Engineer to own the engineering and development of its enterprise observability platform across its Tokyo-based team.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>The Role </strong></p><ul><li>This is a software engineering role - you will design, build, and own the codebase of an enterprise observability platform being standardised across the entire global group, built on the open-source Grafana stack (Loki, Mimir, Tempo, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry).</li><li>You will write production code, own application logic, review architecture, and ship features - not simply operate or monitor existing tools.</li><li>You will lead a team of 4 engineers in Tokyo, collaborating closely with global counterparts in New York, London, and Mumbai to build solutions that serve the entire group.</li><li>This is a highly visible role reporting to the Group Head of Observability, with full engineering ownership - from greenfield development of new platform capabilities to maintaining and improving legacy tooling during migration.</li><li>The platform is setting the foundation for full AI Ops capability - automated anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and ML-generated resolutions - and you will be a key contributor to that roadmap.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Strong software engineering background with a proven track record of shipping production-grade application code and owning large codebases.</li><li>Proficiency in Java and Python (5+ years) - these are your primary development languages, not just scripting tools.</li><li>Experience building or contributing to platform engineering or developer tooling at scale - you have built things other engineers depend on.</li><li>Familiarity with the Grafana observability stack (Grafana UI, Loki, Mimir, Tempo, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry) - either as a builder or a hands-on user ready to go deeper.</li><li>Strong engineering judgement - able to identify fundamental design flaws, propose solutions, and drive them to completion independently.</li><li>Business-level English is non-negotiable; Japanese is preferred but flexible for an exceptional engineering profile.</li><li>A genuine enthusiasm for AI tooling and a drive to transform traditional ways of building systems.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Own the engineering of a platform the entire IT organisation of a global bank depends on - high visibility, high impact.</li><li>Build with a modern open-source stack with a clear AI Ops roadmap - this is not legacy maintenance work.</li><li>Join at roughly 30% through the transformation - significant greenfield engineering still ahead.</li><li>Collaborate with a global team of 20 across New York, London, Mumbai, and Tokyo.</li><li>A well-funded initiative with strong executive sponsorship and a clear, ambitious roadma</li></ul><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Location</strong></p><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;">Tokyo</p><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Salary</strong></p><p style="display: inline !important;"> </p><p style="display: inline !important;">12 - 18 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013437455</p><p><br /> <br /> <em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3VlLnRpbmcuNTU0NDAuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-02T00:39:29Z
[In-House] T Digital Transformation Japan Leader
  • Kanagawa,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10.0M - 14.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p>*Business level Japanese will be needed<br /><br /><strong>About the Company</strong></p><ul><li>A global leader in automotive components, headquartered in Europe, operates massive production facilities across over 20 countries. It's one of the world's most established suppliers of vehicle technology.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the digital strategy for the Japan IT team, planning and driving digital projects aligned with the Japan IT roadmap. Partner with business units and the global IT team to digitize workflows, advance DX initiatives, and raise the organization's digital maturity.</li><li>Key Responsibilities</li></ul><ol><li>Develop and update action plans based on the Japan IT team's digital strategy and KPIs</li><li>Plan and drive digital projects per the Japan IT roadmap</li><li>Digitize and improve business processes in collaboration with business units and other IT teams</li><li>Coordinate with stakeholders and report on project issues and progress</li><li>Identify and execute digitalization/automation opportunities through demand management</li><li>Drive digital initiatives and new technology adoption using PoCs and agile methods</li><li>Manage third-party vendors and prioritize resources</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement with domestic/overseas stakeholders and regional PMOs</li><li>Improve digital literacy across the Japan IT organization; support talent development</li></ol><p><br /><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years in IT/digital roles (digitalization, IT projects, process improvement)</li><li>5+ years managing teams or projects</li><li>5+ years in automotive or manufacturing business processes</li><li>Experience driving digital projects from planning through implementation</li><li>Business-level Japanese and English</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Experience designing, developing, or managing SaaS/web/mobile applications</li><li>End-to-end automation/digitalization project experience in the automotive industry</li><li>Experience managing AI/data or data science projects</li><li>Knowledge of frameworks/certifications: COBIT, ITIL, PMI, PMP, Scrum Master, etc.</li><li>Hands-on PoC, agile development, or demand management experience</li><li>Experience collaborating on global projects or with overseas sites</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Someone who can turn IT/digital strategy into execution and own results end-to-end, collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders (business, IT, overseas, vendors) to move complex situations forward, and drive the long-term improvement of the organization's digital maturity.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Highlight</strong></p><ul><li>Owned Japan localization strategy for a major global digital transformation initiative, with direct reporting line to global leadership</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Kanagawa</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 14 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013470984</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uMjY2MjYuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-16T06:18:34Z
SAP Solution Architect
  • Tokyo,
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 9.0M - 13.0M JPY / Yearly
  • <p style="display: inline !important;"><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A joint venture between two major global corporations - a leading FMCG manufacturer/distributor and a top-tier global consulting firm. The company combines large-scale business operations with global-standard digital/IT capabilities, providing BPO (HR, finance, procurement, sales support) and ITO (systems development, IT infrastructure) services, supporting operations from manufacturing through to the end consumer.<br /><br /></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p><br /> Goal of the role</p><ul><li>This is a key role within their IT organization, responsible for leading the design, implementation, enhancement, and support of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions while working closely with the Finance business teams.</li></ul><p><br /> Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Work with Finance business users to translate requirements into SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions across FI and CO</li><li>Lead SAP Finance implementation projects from requirement definition through go-live and continuous improvement</li><li>Own SAP FI areas: General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, bank accounting, financial closing, tax, and statutory reporting</li><li>Own SAP CO areas: Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), Profit Center Accounting, allocations, settlements, and planning</li><li>Define overall SAP Finance solution architecture, including integration with procurement, sales, logistics, treasury, and tax systems</li><li>Drive upgrades, application lifecycle management, and S/4HANA capability adoption</li><li>Guide vendors and implementation partners on solution quality and maintainability</li><li>Support UAT, deployment, user training, and production support</li><li>Requirements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of hands-on experience implementing, enhancing, and supporting SAP Finance solutions (both FI and CO)</li><li>Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC Finance modules, including hands-on configuration</li><li>Experience with SAP architecture, system integration, lifecycle management, and cross-functional process integration (procurement, sales, logistics, treasury, tax, reporting)</li></ul><p><br /> Education / Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or related field</li><li>SAP FI and/or CO certifications preferred</li></ul><p><br /> Language</p><ul><li>Japanese: Business level</li><li>English: Business level</li></ul><p><br /> Core Competencies</p><ul><li>Strong solution architecture and technical design skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis across integrated finance processes</li><li>Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, controlled, maintainable technical solutions</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><p>Flexible remote work available, with occasional in-office attendance depending on business needs. International team environment - strong English skills will help expand scope of work and learning opportunities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>9 - 13 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013474146</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RnJhbmNlcy5GYW4uMDk4MjMuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-22T02:26:19Z