Production Department
M.R
I enjoy making each product by hand, one step at a time.
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01
Why did you join the company?
I have a strong memory of a factory tour I went on in junior high school, and later I realized that the factory was Light Koki. As I researched the company further, I was drawn to the fact that it takes on the global market from my hometown of Suwa and is deeply committed to manufacturing everything in-house, from start to finish.
That dedication to craftsmanship is what led me to decide to join the company.
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02
What kind of work are you currently doing?
I work in the rifle scope assembly department, where I am mainly responsible for production control.
I check parts schedules and make adjustments to ensure smooth production, coordinating people and processes so that products are completed and ready for shipment on time.
When issues or defects occur, I identify the root causes and work to prevent the same problems from happening again. At times, I also step into delayed processes myself to improve workflow and keep production moving smoothly on a daily basis.
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03
Please tell me your daily schedule.
When I arrive at work, I first check to see if any parts are delayed and, if so, confirm the schedule for when they will arrive. After that, I talk to the person in charge of each process to hear about yesterday's progress and discuss today's schedule. After that, I enter the process and work while checking the work of temporary employees.
I feel reassured knowing that I am always working while checking the on-site situation together with my supervisors.
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04
What do you find most rewarding about your work?
Upon arriving at work, I first check if there are any delayed parts. If any delays are found, I verify the scheduled arrival dates. After that, I speak with the supervisors of each process to review yesterday's progress and discuss today's schedule. For the rest of the day, I work on the production line while also supervising the work of the temporary staff.
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05
Are you proud of LIGHT Optical Works, Ltd.
I believe our strength lies in the fact that many rifle scope manufacturers from around the world entrust their products to Light Koki.
All of our employees work together, carefully handling everything from material procurement to machining and final assembly, crafting each scope by hand.
This hands-on, end-to-end approach is what builds trust with our customers.
