Shiseido Production Line Leader

About Shiseido

Founded in 1872 in Tokyo’s Ginza district by Arinobu Fukuhara, Shiseido has evolved from Japan’s first Western-style private pharmacy into a global beauty leader. Rooted in Japanese aesthetics and scientific research, the house brings together skincare, makeup and fragrance through a distinctive dialogue between artistry and innovation. As an employer, Shiseido offers career paths spanning research and development, product creation, marketing, retail and corporate functions within an international environment. Its enduring pursuit of quality and thoughtful approach to beauty provide a compelling setting for professionals seeking to combine technical expertise, creative sensitivity and an appreciation of Japanese heritage.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in accordance with company and site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• Set up and operate filling and assembly lines.
• Verify component labels against the bill of material to ensure the correct components are set on the production line.
• Train, instruct and monitor assemblers and material handlers assigned to the line to meet safety, quality and productivity objectives.
• Read and follow quality specifications, completing and documenting hourly quality surveillance checks.
• Communicate safety, ergonomic, quality, productivity and mechanical issues to supervisors promptly.
• Complete all required records and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Process inventory transactions using system software.
• Meet efficiency goals by ensuring accurate line staffing and monitoring line speeds against standards.
• Ensure proper line clearance and verify components on the line against the bill of material.
• Communicate carry-overs between production orders to Checkpoint for the necessary transactions.
• Accurately record Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) data.
• Work with the team to maintain a 6S workplace.
• Carry out other duties as required by Production Management.
• Follow company safety and GMP policies and comply with OSHA and FDA regulations.
• Support departmental and organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Perform tasks carefully, accurately and efficiently in accordance with specific instructions and quality and safety standards.
• Follow through on assignments and complete them competently and on time.
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and calculate rates, ratios and percentages.
• Be computer literate and able to work in MES.
• Demonstrate positive leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Use sound judgment in problem-solving.
• Be able to wear personal protective equipment as required, including eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves or additional protective clothing.

Skills

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; paid time off; paid volunteer days; paid company holidays; paid parental leave; 401(k) with 6% company match; talent development and learning programs; internal and international mobility; product discounts and annual gratis; employee-led affinity groups; tuition reimbursement. The position may also include a discretionary annual bonus.

Culture

Shiseido’s workplace culture draws on its Japanese heritage, combining scientific rigor, artistic sensitivity and meticulous attention to quality. As a global beauty group, it brings together diverse expertise in an international environment where collaboration between research, product development and brand teams helps translate innovation into distinctive beauty experiences.

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