Bilingual Factory Supervisor

Sekisui House Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sekisui House Australia is seeking an experienced, bilingual (English/Japanese) Factory Supervisor to oversee our Ingleburn manufacturing operations. This role links our Australian team with Sekisui House Ltd in Japan to ensure smooth production and delivery of SHAWOOD homes.

You will lead day-to-day factory operations, manage a diverse workforce, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with Australian regulations and alignment with corporate objectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience in residential housing.
• Business-level fluency in Japanese and English for technical communications.
• Strong understanding of Japanese business etiquette and protocol.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day manufacturing operations at the Ingleburn factory, including process improvement.
• Implement strategies to meet delivery schedules, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse workflow, budgeting and financial controls to hit targets.
• Liaise with Sekisui House Ltd in Japan and report on global objectives.
• Develop staff and ensure compliance with Australian regulations.

Skills

Procurement experience

Bilingual (Eng/Jpn)

Japanese business protocol

Job description

Sekisui House Australia is seeking an experienced, bilingual (English/Japanese) Factory Supervisor to oversee our manufacturing operations in Ingleburn.

This pivotal role bridges the gap between our local Australian operations and our parent company in Japan, ensuring the seamless production and delivery of our premium SHAWOOD's homes.

As a Factory Supervisor, you will direct extensive operational areas to increase profitability, manage a diverse team, and maintain our unique supply chain. You will act as a critical communication pipeline, translating corporate objectives into local operational success while ensuring complete compliance with Australian regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Factory & Operations Management

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the Ingleburn factory, including manufacturing management, detailing management, and process improvement.
• Implement an operational strategy that ensures homes are delivered on time, within agreed budgets, and according to strict forecasts.
• Analyse and manage workflow functions to meet financial targets, driving action planning, execution, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Analyse local and international economic and technical trends relating to the SHAWOOD product range in the Australian market.

Supply Chain & Procurement

• Build and manage a specialized supplier and corporate trade base that aligns with SHAWOOD's unique premium quality offerings.
• Procure, prepare, and manage exclusive executive supply and manufacturer agreements aligned with the SHAWOOD brand.
• Identify supplier inefficiencies within the product range and collaborate with supervisors and suppliers to resolve them.
• Monitor supplier cost allocation and ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and industry best practices.

International Liaison & Governance

• Provide a seamless communication pipeline to structure relationships between local employees and Sekisui House Ltd, Japan.
• Liaise and report closely with parent company officials, preparing detailed reports, forecasts, and advising on global corporate objectives.
• Assist Directors of Sekisui House Australia to improve the SHAWOOD business footprint in Australia.
• Ensure all legal conditions and document accuracy conform to both internal corporate policies and external Australian law.

People & Culture

• Manage and develop staff (both local and external), guiding their career progression and daily performance.
• Provide necessary leadership to ensure staff comply with all relevant Australian government regulations.
• Identify and maintain strong relationships with senior staff to collectively improve business productivity.

Essential Criteria

To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Possess

• Extensive procurement experience and long-term knowledge within the residential housing industry
• Professional fluency in Japanese and English (business level minimum) with the ability to communicate technical, verbal, and written information effectively to both local and international stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of Japanese business protocol and corporate etiquette.