Greenfield Program Director

Job Description Summary:

The CPS Japan Modernization Program is a critical transformation initiative to build a future‑ready Concentrate manufacturing site in Japan. The program is designed to strengthen sustainability, resilience, and operational efficiency by embedding CPS excellence and Industry 4.0 technologies across the end‑to‑end value chain. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of Coca‑Cola operations in Japan and set a global benchmark for modern, safe, and compliant manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global‑scale greenfield programs, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Provide engineering leadership across design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Own CAPEX and OPEX planning, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure construction safety and full EHS compliance.
• Ensure GMP and food safety compliance in facility design, execution, and startup.
• Own end‑to‑end validation management (commissioning, qualification, validation).

• Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years’ experience in engineering, capital projects, or manufacturing.
• Proven leadership of large, global greenfield or major capital programs.
• Strong experience managing senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ownership of CAPEX/OPEX and project delivery.
• Proven track record in construction safety, validation, and GMP/food safety compliance.
• Fluent in English; Japanese proficiency preferred.

• Success Measures

• Project delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Zero major construction safety incidents.
• Successful GMP/food safety compliance and validation.
• Seamless handover to operations with CPS standards embedded.
• Manage multiple stakeholders, including Site GM, global leaders, and external partners.
• Provide clear executive‑level reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation.

Skills:

Collaborative Leadership, Communication, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Data Compilation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Lean Six Sigma (LSS), Manufacturing Analytics, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Process Control, Process Engineering, Production Processes, Quality Engineering, Risk Assessments, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Supply Chain Processes

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Shiga

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

March 28, 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.