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Manager, Maintenance

Coca-Cola

Japan - ShigaMidH-1B sponsor company
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Location
Japan - Shiga
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
H-1B history
3 approvals (FY2023)
Posted
9h ago

About this role

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

Manager, Maintenance at Coca-Cola, Japan - Shiga | Yoinka