Japanese-Speaking Factory Operations Supervisor

HOBAN Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking a Japanese-speaking Factory Operations Supervisor in Sydney for a full-time, permanent role. You will oversee manufacturing operations, lead teams, manage procurement and supplier relationships, and liaise with overseas stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have business-level Japanese and English, solid procurement experience, and a track record in operations leadership. This senior role offers broad responsibility across manufacturing and supply chain, with

Qualifications

• Experience managing manufacturing, operations, or factory environments is highly regarded.
• Procurement experience.
• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day factory operations and drive process improvements
• Ensure production targets, budgets, and delivery schedules are achieved
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
• Oversee procurement activities and supplier relationships
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and purchasing processes
• Work closely with overseas stakeholders and provide regular business reporting
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and local regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams
• Foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture

Skills

Procurement experience

Operations leadership

Bilingual JP/EN

Job description

Japanese-Speaking Factory Operations Supervisor

• Full-time
• Permanent Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Japanese-speaking Factory Operations Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and act as a key liaison between local and overseas stakeholders. This role offers a broad mix of operations leadership, procurement, supplier management, and team leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day factory operations and drive process improvements
• Ensure production targets, budgets, and delivery schedules are achieved
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for greater efficiency
• Oversee procurement activities and supplier relationships
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements and purchasing processes
• Work closely with overseas stakeholders and provide regular business reporting
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and local regulations
• Lead, mentor, and develop operational teams
• Foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture

About You

• Experience managing manufacturing, operations, or factory environments is highly regarded but not necessary
• Procurement experience
• Business-level Japanese and English communication skills

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership opportunity within a growing organisation
• Broad operational responsibility across manufacturing and supply chain functions
• Opportunity to work closely with both local and international stakeholders
• Supportive team environment with long-term career potential

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [e-mail] or visit www.hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.