Manager Maintenance

**Job Description Summary:** **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 **Skills:** **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](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision) to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.