Director, Technical Operations & Commercialization – Japan
Coca-Cola HBC AG
Tokyo, Japan
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15+ years in technical operations
Product and package commercialization
Supply chain optimization expertise
This role leads complex innovation, reformulation, and supply continuity initiatives from concept to market execution while ensuring alignment with global standards
Job Summary
This role leads complex innovation, reformulation, and supply continuity initiatives from concept to market execution while ensuring alignment with global standards.
The Director serves as the senior technical escalation point for high-risk commercialization issues and represents Coca-Cola Japan in external industry councils.
Candidates must foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while managing cross-system troubleshooting for critical quality and supply issues.
Matching Summary
This role leads complex innovation, reformulation, and supply continuity initiatives from concept to market execution while ensuring alignment with global standards.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years in Technical Operations
Product and package commercialization
Supply chain optimization expertise
Risk management and QMS compliance
Cross-functional stakeholder leadership
Nice-to-have
Growth mindset culture
Inclusive team building
Continuous improvement focus
External industry representation
Strategic innovation discipline
Key Requirements
Advanced degree in Engineering or Food Science
15+ years experience in FMCG or beverage industry
Deep expertise in Japan Food Law and regulatory affairs