About this role
Job Description Summary:
Key Responsibilities 1. Safety & Environment Strategy
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site Safety and Environment strategies aligned with CPS and The Coca-Cola Company objectives. • Establish annual goals and improvement plans to enhance safety and environmental performance. • Foster a strong safety culture and environmental stewardship mindset across the site. • Lead water stewardship and conservation initiatives to improve water-use efficiency. • Engage stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve safety and environmental objectives. 2. Safety & Environmental Programs
• Lead site programs related to Safety First, Life Saving Rules, SIF Prevention, Risk Assessment, Contractor Safety, BBS, Near Miss Reporting, Water stewardship, Wastewater Management, and Environmental Compliance. • Ensure effective implementation and continuous improvement of safety and environmental programs. • Identify risks, implement mitigation measures, and promote proactive reporting and prevention. • Deliver training, communication, and awareness programs for employees, contractors, and visitors.
3. Measurement, Analysis and Reporting
• Monitor safety and environmental performance through relevant metrics and KPIs. • Analyze trends and identify opportunities for improvement. • Develop and track corrective and preventive actions. • Ensure accurate and timely reporting through corporate and regulatory reporting systems. • Communicate performance results to site leadership and key stakeholders.
4. Standards, Compliance
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations, KORE requirements, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and company standards. • Lead audit readiness activities and coordinate internal, external, and regulatory audits. • Investigate safety and environmental incidents and ensure effective corrective actions. • Serve as the site liaison with regulatory authorities and support inspections and compliance reviews. • Provide technical guidance on safety and environmental matters to site functions and project teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of Safety experience in a manufacturing environment. • Bachelor’s degree, in Safety engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and contractor safety management. • Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. • Certified Safety Manager, Fire Prevention Manager, ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualification, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing experience are preferable. • Project management knowledge and experience. • Fluent Japanese and business-level English. • Food/ beverage processing or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) knowledge is an advantage • Microsoft software tools proficiency (Excel, MS Word, MS Project and Power Point)
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Location(s): Japan City/Cities: Shiga Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: September 18, 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.