Manager, Safety & Environment

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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) Skills: 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.