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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
The Site CI Lead is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of operational excellence within Augusta Life Sciences Japan, ensuring efficient and high-quality operations. Responsibilities include leading the identification, prioritization, and execution of continuous improvement projects across the site using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen; developing and implementing a site-wide continuous improvement strategy aligned with global company objectives and local operational needs; facilitating workshops, training sessions, and coaching for employees at all levels on CI principles and tools; establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of CI initiatives; collaborating with various departments, including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and R&D, to identify process bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement; documenting best practices, standardized work, and lessons learned from CI projects and ensuring their dissemination; championing a culture of problem-solving, data-driven decision-making, and proactive improvement throughout the organization; managing project portfolios, resources, and timelines to ensure successful completion of CI activities; and reporting on CI progress, achievements, and challenges to site leadership and relevant stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related scientific field. - Minimum of 7 years of experience in a continuous improvement role within a manufacturing or life sciences environment. - Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing significant CI projects resulting in measurable improvements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights. - Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams. - Proficiency in continuous improvement tools and software (e.g., Minitab, value stream mapping, root cause analysis). - Experience with change management principles and methodologies. - Fluency in Japanese and English (written and spoken) is required. - Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt strongly preferred.
- Face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, progress, and success. - A culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive.
