Director, Technical Operations & Commercialization – Japan

Coca-Cola HBC AG

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
Product and packaging innovation
Supply chain optimization
Technical sme in external industry
Coca-Cola HBC AG is seeking a Director of Technical Operations & Commercialization in Tokyo, Japan, to lead innovation projects and ensure effective commercialization of products and packaging within the Japan system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical operations within the FMCG or beverage industry and possess strong leadership and project management skills

Job Summary

  • This role leads complex innovation, reformulation, and supply continuity initiatives from concept to market execution, ensuring alignment with Coca‑Cola global standards while balancing speed, cost, quality, safety, and long‑term system sustainability.
  • The Director, Technical operations and commercialization role operates at the JSK OU level and will lead the OU innovation initiatives implementation with the OU and the 5 bottling partners in the OU.
  • Own technical risk management for commercialization activities, including identification, mitigation, and escalation of risks.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Coca-Cola HBC AG is seeking a Director of Technical Operations & Commercialization in Tokyo, Japan, to lead innovation projects and ensure effective commercialization of products and packaging within the Japan system. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical operations within the FMCG or beverage industry and possess strong leadership and project management skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product and packaging innovation
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Technical SME in external industry
  • Risk management and problem solving
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Growth mindset and continuous learning
  • Enterprise and system mindset
  • Develop and communicate reports and metrics

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years in Technical Operations, Commercialization, or Supply Chain Management
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Food Science, or related technical field
  • Familiarity with Japan Food Law and regulatory issues
  • Knowledge of bottling processes and packaging technologies
  • Proficiency in project management tools

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