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About the Role

This role is a pivotal part of the Japan & South Japan OU Technical Operations & Commercialization Team, responsible for managing and executing products and packaging for the Korea market. Innovation is a key pillar in driving Coca-Cola Korea’s strategy for sustainable system growth. The Technical Operations & Commercialization function spearheads innovation projects end to end from concept to market execution with close collaboration with various stakeholders. Expectation to represent the company and the Coca-Cola Korea System as Technical SME and influence external industry councils and/or consortiums.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact representing TISC for assigned projects.
• Lead and facilitate technical commercialization communities and meetings.
• Manage assigned projects for product and package end to end, from concept to market execution, including timeline development and progress tracking.
• Apply an enterprise mindset to define and guide the best directions for the Coca-Cola System.
• Represent the company and Korea KO System as a Technical SME and influence industry councils and consortiums.
• Lead product, process, and/or package validations, including line trials, and prepare samples.
• Oversee the end-to-end technical commercialization process for new products, packages, and line extensions.
• Identify and execute value creation projects to reduce costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Optimize packaging and processes, propose solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Establish and update Business Continuity plans to address risks associated with supply chain disruptions.
• Implement new technologies and troubleshoot issues.
• Study line investments for new innovations and productivity initiatives.
• Align specifications and ensure the quality and governance of new products and packages.
• Develop and issue Master Mixing Instructions (MMI) for products.
• Develop and align specifications for packages, evaluate package quality, and provide approvals.
• Provide recommendations for launch timings.
• Assist with enhancing Japan S&IO within OU SCT and CPS (Korea Only).
• Manage PAR submissions and formula issuance.
• Manage PICASSO authorization for packages.
• Manage Package Design descriptions and ensure governance.
• Monitor and report quarterly on productivity and recycling related measures.

Requirements

• 10+ years in Technical Operations, Commercialization, or Supply Chain Management within the FMCG or beverage industry.
• Advanced degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Chemical, or Industrial), Food Science, or a related technical field.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional projects effectively.
• Proficiency in using common project management tools such as Wo and Workfront, PICASSO.
• Understanding of the product development process, including development timelines and beverage functions.
• Knowledge of package, ingredient and concentrate/BB supply issues, value chain, and financial modeling of COGS, sourcing, beverage base manufacturing, and supply.
• Familiarity with Japan Food Law and regulatory issues related to packaging and equipment, including local food laws, ingredient regulations, and labeling requirements.
• Developed knowledge of various filling processes (sparkling, post-mix, pasteurization, retort, preserved cold fill, aseptic) and their implications.
• Understanding of quality implications of different product/package/process combinations.
• Understanding of available packaging technologies and related product and process implications.
• Basic IT skills (Advanced knowledge preferred).
• Communication skills.
• Demonstrated growth behaviors: Set the agenda, be a role model, and apply enterprise mindset.

Skills

• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Automation Engineering
• Communication
• Control System
• Food Processing
• Food Production
• Leadership
• Lead Times
• Lean Manufacturing
• Materials Handling
• Microsoft Office
• Packaging Supplies
• Process Engineering
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Project Engineering
• Research and Development Operations
• Six Sigma
• Supply Chain
• Timeline Development
• Waterfall Model

Location

• Japan
• Tokyo

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years

Education Level

• Advanced degree in Engineering (Materials Science, Chemical, or Industrial), Food Science, or a related technical field.

About the Company

• 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.