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