Production Unit Director – Semine, Japan

Sandvik; Milano; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading manufacturing firm is seeking a Production Unit Director to lead their efforts in Semine, Japan. The role focuses on driving production performance and achieving financial targets, while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards. Ideal candidates will have a solid leadership background in production environments, be fluent in Japanese and English, and possess strong financial acumen. Opportunities for relocation support are available for qualified candidates.

Servizi

Relocation support for expats

Career opportunities in a global environment

Inclusive company culture

Competenze

• Proven track record of leading production teams in industrial settings.
• Ability to translate strategy into action.
• Strong understanding of lean production principles.

Mansioni

• Lead and develop the Production Unit to establish a world-class manufacturing site.
• Ensure compliance with local laws, industry standards, and ISO certifications.
• Continuously improve organizational capabilities and production efficiency.

Conoscenze

Leadership in production environments

Financial acumen

Fluent in Japanese

Fluent in English

Descrizione del lavoro

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Do you have the drive to impact on our business while interacting with passionate people in a global setting? At Sandvik Coromant, we’re looking for an experienced, confident and inspiring leader to join us as Production Unit Director in Semine, Japan.

We’re proud to offer you an exciting workplace where innovation, collaboration, and flexibility really matter!

Shortly About Us

Our production unit in Semine is a great place to work. We’re a market‑leading manufacturer of products for metal cutting, and we employ around 200 brilliant minds. Development is in our DNA and we’re proud to create solutions that truly set the standard for manufacturing wellness.

Your mission

In this position, you lead and develop our Production Unit with the ambition to establish a world‑class manufacturing site. You ensure alignment with corporate strategies and operational plans, while driving production performance and achieving financial targets. By fostering a culture of competence, motivation, and continuous improvement, you create the conditions needed for efficient manufacturing. Your leadership ensures full compliance with local laws, industry standards, relevant ISO certifications, and EHS requirements.

With a clear focus on the future, you continuously improve organizational capabilities and identify synergies across key areas, such as production efficiency, digitalization, and sustainability. Naturally, lean production principles are embedded in your approach.

The location for this position is Semine, Japan where you’re a present leader. You’re a valued member of the Global Insert Management team and report directly to the Global Director for Sandvik Coromant Insert Production. Occasional travel is part of your job.

Your profile

We’re seeking a people‑first leader who thrives in a production environment and knows how to bring teams together around a shared mission. You have a proven track record of leading production teams in industrial settings, and you understand how to drive performance through clarity, engagement, and trust. You know how to translate strategy into action, and you make sure your team understands not just what, but the why. Your financial acumen is solid, and you use it to make smart, sustainable decisions. Acting locally in a global organization calls for excellent skills in both Japanese and English, verbally and in writing.

What truly sets you apart is your ability to connect with people – to listen, to explain, and to energize. You’re a communicative leader who builds bridges across functions, cultures, and perspectives.

We welcome candidates from Japan and abroad. If you’re an expat with global experience and a deep respect and experience of Japanese culture, we’re ready to support your relocation. Ideally, you’re someone with Japanese roots and international experience, ready to return and make a lasting impact. What matters most is your openness to cultural differences, your adaptability, and your commitment to building a strong, inclusive team.

Our culture

Innovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal, and open‑minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

Contact information

Are you curious to know more about this position? Please contact Tomas Lindberg, Director Global Inserts Production, at [e-mail]

How To Apply

We have an ongoing selection process for this recruitment and ask you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than December 15th, 2025. Click apply and include your resume and cover letter in English. Please note that we don’t accept applications by e‑mail. Job ID: R0084463.

To learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our career site or contact HR Services at [e-mail]

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Mining

Additional information

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