Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Tokyo

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 6, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

This is a critical role to continuously introduce new processing and filling technology to and be the trustworthy investment expert with our bottlers

What You'll Do For Us

Bottler’s manufacturing facilities master

Be the key contact window to bottlers; Engineering teamProvide forward-looking beverage industry technical insightsFamiliarize bottlers’ manufacturing master plan by line

Bottler’s Long term CAPEX plan co-creator

Partner long range CAPEX plan from design perspectiveEnsure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specification.Handle risk management, project adjustments, and ensure smooth execution.

Bottler’s Short term CAPEX advisor

Partner Technical Commercialization Team and Packaging team on capex validationAdvice the best investment approach given business context

Ambassador of New Technology introduction

Introduce New technology to bottlers in pilot scale for quality, productivity and sustainability purpose through platform like GTEC and FOTFPartner ETA to bring external technology trials to bottler’s

People Capability Development and Succession Planning

Develop and implement programs for employee capability enhancement and manufacturing technical expertise within TISC and bottlersIdentify and prepare manufacturing technical talent for future leadership roles within TISC

Operational Efficiency & Cost Reduction

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.Identify and eliminate waste in production processes, improving time and cost effectiveness with bottlersImplement energy-saving initiatives to optimize resource usage and reduce operational expenses.

Innovation & Technology Adoption

Lead the adoption of new technologies to improve productivity and product quality.Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate innovative solutions to maintain a competitive edge.

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

Partner with Sustainability Team, focusing on practices that results in energy conservation, resource recycling, and carbon footprint reduction.Introduce eco-friendly technologies and practices to minimize environmental impact.Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and lead sustainability initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Ensure effective communication with key stakeholders, including internal teams and external bottlers through T-Leap platform.Engage global stakeholders in GTEC and FOTF to socialize and bring ideas to local practices to live.

Employee Engagement & Retention

Develop initiatives to enhance job satisfaction and retain top talent.Cultivate a culture of teamwork and open communication to ensure high employee Engagement.

What We'll Need From You

Bachelor degree, preferably in Engineering backgroundFluent in both English and Japanese5+ year in Manufacturing Excellence manager roles / Engineering manager roles in large Beverage companies (Local or Foreign)Beverage Manufacturing knowledge, incl. Energy & sustainabilityAdvanced packing line understandingBasic Civil engineering and Mechanical equipment Project management skills

What We Can Do For You 

Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

Skills:

Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Waterfall Model

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.