Manager, Manufacuturing Startup

Job Description Summary:

Job Summary

This role is responsible for delivering outcomes associated with the Manufacturing Startup Leader position in a major FMCG brownfield manufacturing project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead startup, operational readiness, 4M readiness and technology transfer activities.
• Develop and execute startup and ramp-up plans.
• Provide manufacturing input into design and implementation.
• Lead operator training, qualification and SOP deployment.
• Coordinate Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain readiness.
• Drive issue resolution during startup and stabilization.

Success Measures

• Successful startup execution.
• 4M readiness completed.
• Technology transfer completed successfully.
• Training and qualification targets achieved.
• OEE, quality and production targets achieved.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
• Project and change management
• Problem solving and decision making under ambiguity
• People development and team coaching
• Strong communication in Japanese and English
• Results orientation and accountability

Requirements

• Business-level Japanese and English
• 10+ years FMCG or related manufacturing experience
• 3-5+ years in the same or relevant role

職務要約

製造立上げ責任者として、FMCGブラウンフィールドプロジェクトの成功を推進する。

主な役割

• 立ち上げ、運用準備、4M準備、技術移転活動の主導。
• スタートアップおよび立ち上げ計画の策定と実行。
• 製造部門の立場からprojectの設計や実装に関与すること。
• 製造オペレーターへのトレーニング、資格認定、SOPの展開。
• 製造、エンジニアリング、品質、メンテナンス、サプライチェーンの各方面でオペレーションをスタートできるようマネージすること。
• 起動時と安定化時の問題解決の推進。

成功指標

• スタートアップ実行を成功させること。
• 4M準備を完了させること。
• 問題なく技術移転を完了させること。
• 訓練および資格取得目標達成。
• OEE、品質、生産目標の達成。

リーダーシップコンピテンシー

• 戦略的思考と事業理解力
• 部門横断的リーダーシップとステークホルダーマネジメント
• プロジェクトおよびチェンジマネジメント能力
• 課題解決力と意思決定力
• 人材育成およびチームコーチング能力
• 日英両言語での高いコミュニケーション能力
• 成果志向と高いオーナーシップ

応募要件

• ビジネスレベルの日本語・英語
• FMCGまたは関連製造業で10年以上の経験
• 当該職務での3～5年以上の経験。

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

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 16, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

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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.