Monozukuri (manufacturing) is Human Resource Development ～Skills and Technology Create the Future ～
(Presentation Outline)
With the emergence of digital technology and AI in recent years, many people may be concerned that people will no longer be needed for manufacturing in the future. However, no matter what era comes, people will always be at the center. There are various technologies, but it is people who use them and people who nurture them. More efficient and better-quality goods are produced by mastering the skills, quantifying them, and teaching them to the machines. An “old geezer” who has seen manufacturing throughout his 62 years in the field will talk about what is really important for manufacturing today.
Profile
After graduating from the Toyota Technical Skills Training Institute, he joined the Toyota Automobile Industry Corporation (now Toyota Motor Corporation). He has served as chief inspector and general manager of the forging department, as well as deputy plant manager and technical supervisor of the main plant. He was later appointed Executive Vice President, Unit Center Executive Vice President, and Deputy General Manager of Vehicle Systems Production Engineering and Manufacturing Headquarters. As plant supervisor and vice president, he led the production engineering and manufacturing divisions. He also contributed to human resources and organizational management as general manager of the Safety and Health Promotion Department and general manager of the General Affairs and Human Resources Division. He has also served as Executive Officer, Chief Monozukuri Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer. As an Executive Fellow, he oversees Toyota's manufacturing and human resources development.