Operations Director(the Kyoto Distillery)

THE KYOTO DISTILLERY

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
Operational excellence
Strategic growth
Compliance with japanese law
The Kyoto Distillery is seeking an Operations Director to lead operational excellence and compliance as the company expands its production capacity. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in operations management, particularly in the food and beverage industry, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Job Summary

  • The Operations Director will serve as the operational leader and Legal Representative Director of The Kyoto Distillery Co., Ltd., driving operational excellence during a major expansion phase.
  • Key responsibilities include developing strategic plans, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing a safe working environment.
  • The role requires strong engagement with Pernod Ricard Group, government authorities, and external partners, with a budget of approximately €25M for strategic projects and €3M p.a. for Opex.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Kyoto Distillery is seeking an Operations Director to lead operational excellence and compliance as the company expands its production capacity. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in operations management, particularly in the food and beverage industry, with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operational excellence
  • Strategic growth
  • Compliance with Japanese law
  • Fossil-free energy commitment
  • Stakeholder management
  • Cost and cash management

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Talent development
  • Business continuity
  • Consumer insight
  • Business & Financial Acumen

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in business
  • 7+ years operational production/factory/people management
  • 3+ years quality, food safety, environment
  • 3+ years health & safety and risk management
  • 3+ years Lean or equivalent, product development
  • Fluent in English and Japanese

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