Manager, Technical Readiness

Job Description Summary:

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

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical readiness strategy and gate reviews.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification activities.
• Ensure validation and documentation readiness.
• Manage startup technical risks.
• Support troubleshooting during ramp-up.

Success Measures

• On-time technical readiness.
• Successful qualification/validation.
• Minimal startup losses.
• Stable process performance.

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
• 5+ years in the project role as process engineer or Technical leader

目的

技術準備責任者として、FMCGブラウンフィールドプロジェクトの成功を推進すること

主な責任

• 技術準備戦略とゲートレビューのリード
• FAT/SAT、任官および資格活動の調整
• 検証とドキュメントの準備
• スタートアップの技術的リスクの管理
• アップグレード中のトラブルシューティングサポート

成功指標

• 技術面でスケジュール・納期に合わせて準備をすること
• 資格認定・検証
• スタートアップ損失を最小限に抑えること
• プロセスが安定して実行されていること

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

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:

August 11, 2026

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.