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Manager, Maintenance
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintenance Strategy & Execution
– Develop and execute practical short-, mid-, and long-term maintenance strategies for production and utility equipment
– Establish and continuously improve Preventive Maintenance, Autonomous Maintenance, Condition-Based Maintenance, and TPM.
– Lead troubleshooting activities with strong safety considerations and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues
– Improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through structured loss elimination activities
– Reduce unplanned downtime and improve production stability through effective maintenance planning and execution
– Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety, food safety, quality, GMP, and environmental standards
– Implement and improve maintenance systems including spare parts management, breakdown analysis, root cause analysis, 5S, and maintenance documentation management
– Maintain proper calibration and inspection systems for equipment and utilities
- TPM & Continuous Improvement
– Promote TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement culture across maintenance and manufacturing teams
– Support Autonomous Maintenance (AM), Planned Maintenance (PM), and focused improvement activities
– Lead cross-functional improvement activities and problem-solving workshops
– Support operational excellence initiatives through data-driven analysis and continuous equipment optimization
- Technical & Utility Management
– Support stable operation and maintenance of utility systems including HVAC, boilers, chillers, compressors, water treatment, and electrical systems
– Support troubleshooting and reliability improvement of PLCs, control systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment
– Ensure maintenance work is safely executed, including work at heights, confined space work, LOTO, and hazardous material handling
– Optimize utility operations and equipment performance to improve energy efficiency and sustainability performance
- KPI & Cost Management
– Monitor and analyze maintenance KPIs including OEE, compliance, maintenance cost, spare parts consumption, and energy efficiency.
– Prepare regular maintenance reports and performance updates
– Manage maintenance budgets and optimize maintenance costs considering overall business priorities
– Maintain and manage appropriate spare parts inventory to support stable operations and cost optimization
– Promote cost-saving and energy-saving initiatives
- Projects & Compliance
– Support CAPEX projects, equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and equipment upgrades.
– Collaborate with engineering and global teams to align equipment selection and maintenance strategies
– Manage contractors, OEMs, and external service providers to ensure safe and effective work execution
– Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements
– Support Integrated Management System requirements including safety, quality, food safety, and environmental compliance standards
- People & Stakeholder Management
– Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team in collaboration with global team members
– Build technical capability, maintenance ownership, and succession planning within the team
– Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, QSE, Planning, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams
– Foster a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement mindset across the organization
Preferred Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Instrumentation, or related field
– Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience or manufacturing plant experience required; broader maintenance leadership experience preferred
– Experience in beverage, food, FMCG, chemical, or high-speed manufacturing industry preferred
– Minimum 2 years of people management experience preferred; leadership potential and growth mindset will also be considered
– Knowledge and practical experience of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and reliability improvement methodologies
– Understanding of PLCs, automation systems, control systems, electrical systems, and utility equipment
– Knowledge of maintenance safety including work at heights, confined space work, hazardous material handling, and LOTO practices
– Strong problem-solving, project management, and people management skills are strongly required
– Experience supporting CAPEX projects and equipment upgrades preferred
– Business-level Japanese required; English communication skills preferred
Key Competencies:
– Strong leadership and team management skills
– Safety-first mindset
– Analytical and KPI-driven approach
– Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability
– Continuous improvement mindset
– Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
– Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
– High ownership, accountability, and execution capability
– Adaptability and learning agility
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
– Equipment uptime / OEE
– Reduction of unplanned downtime
– PM completion rate
– Maintenance cost control
– Spare parts inventory optimization
– Safety performance metrics
– Production efficiency improvement
– Energy efficiency improvement
– Project execution performance
Location(s):
Japan
City/Cities:
Shiga
Travel Required:
00% – 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
August 11, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
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. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
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