- Location
- JPN – Tokyo, Japan
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.
We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.
„The future is circular“
-Annual operating budget ownership for washing center operations
-New washing center opening project leadership
-RPC engineering and automation implementation
-Safety, zero-hazard culture, and food safety management
-Develop and manage the annual operating expense (OPEX) budget for Operations across Japan.
-Establish productivity and operational efficiency targets for Japan's service center network, driving aggressive cost optimization initiatives aligned with the company's long-term strategic plan.
-Lead and develop a team of 100+ direct and indirect employees, fostering a high-performance culture through goal setting, coaching, succession planning, and talent development, including the new IFCO-owned Service Center.
-Build and lead an Engineering Support function to drive the successful deployment of network automation, facility expansion, and capital investment projects.
-Execute workforce optimization and productivity improvement initiatives associated with the rollout of network automation.
- Lead the implementation and governance of a network-wide Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to improve preventive maintenance compliance, equipment reliability, asset utilization, and operational accountability.
-Partner with the Quality team to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, ensure label compliance, and reduce customer complaints.
-Collaborate cross-functionally with Transportation, Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Customer Service teams to identify and execute network optimization opportunities.
- Coach, mentor, and develop direct and indirect team members to build organizational capability, strengthen the leadership pipeline, and support employee growth and engagement.
At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking forward to receiving your application.
