PERSON
Akihito Izumi
General Manager, Production and Administration Departments Joined the company in 2007
Izumi oversees business negotiations, procurement, and budget management. He also supervises the Production Department, with comprehensive control over Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
The Administration Department, to which I belong, serves as the point of contact with our clients, handling everything from order receipt to final delivery. Our work begins with a meeting with clients and an on-site inspection of the shop. After an order is placed, we prepare drawings, procure materials, and issue instructions for production. Once the product is complete, we oversee its installation on site.
At Senkosha, we produce fixtures and interiors for renowned international brands, and what we value most in our craftsmanship is elegance. We are committed to the finest details, such as millimeter-level precision, texture, and even the feel of the finished products. Our definition of elegant craftsmanship encompasses everything from material quality to the production environment, guided by the awareness that each element contributes to creating spaces that embody our clients’ brands.
Determined to live up to the expectations of our clients who trust the quality of Senkosha’s fixtures, I see it as my mission to deliver refined work through the collective efforts of our entire team. I believe that earning positive recognition from our clients will help us expand our customer base.
*fixture: furniture and equipment used for displaying and selling merchandise in a shop
Once we receive an order, the client provides a conceptual design and overall dimensions for the fixture. Based on this information, the Administration Department develops a concrete installation drawing and initiates production. In addition to determining how to give shape to the client’s vision, we take a comprehensive approach that considers every aspect of production—from processes, structural strength, and cost to individual part drawings and material selection, including the type of wood. Developing detailed drawings is crucial to delivering high-quality fixtures.
To ensure clients’ ideas and vision are faithfully embodied, we maintain constant communication with the Production Department staff, including the plant manager, throughout the production process. At this stage, it is essential that the production team fully understands the intent behind the drawings. Therefore, we hold in-house seminars for new and junior production staff to help them improve their ability to interpret drawings from a technical perspective.
New employees assigned to the Administration Department learn the entire work process, including meetings, design, production, and installation, through hands-on experience in actual projects. Their responsibilities go beyond interior design and drawing development; they also include negotiating and coordinating with various stakeholders. The department includes female members who have transitioned from fields completely unrelated to construction or production, yet these members are thriving thanks to hands-on, on-the-job experience.
This job often comes with tight schedules and unexpected changes, requiring a strong sense of responsibility and resilience. However, generating creative ideas takes more than just these traits. I believe that people who can stay calm under pressure and maintain a proactive mindset can truly enjoy this job and grow through it.
Another responsibility we hold as senior leaders is to pass on our corporate philosophy of “Craftsmanship to touch people’s hearts” to junior members. As values and workstyles continue to diversify, the way we foster and guide younger colleagues must also evolve accordingly. I believe it is important to share my values with them whenever possible, while also respecting their perspectives.
As we advance in our careers, our mindset can become less flexible. With this in mind, I make a conscious effort to stay adaptable in my work, instead of being bound by conventional norms and habits.
