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Job ID : 1557604 Date Updated : September 8th, 2025
Digital Automation Support Leader

Manufacturing Site IT

Hiring Company DDP Specialty Products Japan K.K.
Location Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chiyoda-ku
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 9 million yen ~ 11 million yen

Work Style

Remote Work and WFH Minimal Overtime Flex Time

Job Description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. 

 

Position Summary:

This position serves as the Digital & Automation Business Support Leader at Duroptix Materials Kabushiki Kaisha (a joint venture), with a primary focus on supporting the company’s unique digital environment and Automation & Process Control (A&PC) systems. The role ensures alignment with Qnity’s global digital strategies while addressing the specific operational needs of Duroptix.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Business Improvement & Project Support

  • Work with other departments to identify operational challenges and propose digital or automation-based improvements.
  • Manage project planning and execution, including stakeholder coordination.
  • Lead change management, user training, and internal communication efforts.
     

Automation & Process Control (A&PC) Support

  • Support the maintenance, deployment and improvement of manufacturing automation and control technologies (e.g. process historian, printers, and mobile devices) 
  • Facilitate data collection, visualization, and analysis to enhance quality and productivity.
  • Coordinate with vendors and technical partners for A&PC systems.
  •  Maintain a safe and reliable process control environment.
     

Digital Environment Support

  • Support the implementation and operation of digital tools and systems tailored to Duroptix’s business processes.
  •  Promote operational efficiency through the 1st level support of Microsoft 365 and enterprise applications such as SAP. If necessary, escalate issues to the 2nd level support.
  • Assist in digital marketing initiatives including website, social media, and email campaigns.
  • Collaborate with global/regional teams to deploy digital solutions that meet local business requirements.

 

Establishment of IT Infrastructure

  • Due to the company split, the establishment of the IT infrastructure (internal network, servers, PCs, security, etc.) at the Chiba office will be carried out in collaboration globally.

 

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level (Amount Used: English usage about 50%)
Minimum Japanese Level Fluent
Minimum Education Level Bachelor's Degree
Visa Status Permission to work in Japan required

Required Skills

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a large organization or manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with digital tools, manufacturing and enterprise applications.
  • Basic knowledge and experience in A&PC systems.
  • Proficiency in Japanese and English.
  • Experience working in multicultural and global environments.
  • Skills in project management, vendor coordination, and user support.

Job Location

  • Tokyo - 23 Wards, Chiyoda-ku
  • Ginza Line Station

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary 9 million yen ~ 11 million yen
Salary Bonuses Bonuses included in indicated salary.
Work Hours 9:00 - 17:30 ※Flex-Time(Core time: 11:00-15:00)
Holidays 土曜、日曜、祝日、年末年始、創立記念日、年次有給休暇、特別有給休暇(冠婚葬祭等)、私傷病休暇、育児休暇、介護休暇
Industry Chemical, Raw Materials

Job Category

  • IT, Web and Communication > Server Administrator
  • IT, Web and Communication > In-house SE, System Management
  • IT, Web and Communication > Technical Support
  • IT, Web and Communication > Project Manager
  • IT, Web and Communication > Network Engineer

Company Details

Company Type Large Company (more than 300 employees) - International Company
Non-Japanese Ratio Majority Japanese