Manager, Safety & Environment

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.