オペレーションズディレクター/ Operations Director

A leading premium beverage company is looking for an Operations Director. The selected candidate will lead operational strategy, ensure compliance, and drive performance, safety, and organisational growth during a major expansion phase.

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall operations in line with budgets, targets, and strategic plans
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business unit and group objectives
• Ensure effective resource management and organisational development
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and operational standards
• Promote a safe working environment and strong safety culture across the organisation
• Oversee health, safety, environment, quality, and operational risk management
• Manage local affairs as the legal representative of the entity
• Drive cost and cash management including value engineering initiatives
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective and continuous improvement actions
• Lead strategic and transformational projects ensuring delivery against plans
• Build strong stakeholder relationships with internal teams, government bodies, and external partners
• Act as a spokesperson with key stakeholders including industry bodies, clients, and partners
• Analyse business performance and implement actions based on insights and trends
• Promote company values and foster a high-performance organisational culture
• Coach and develop teams, supporting succession planning and talent development
• Ensure effective communication across teams and external partners
• Drive QSE compliance and ensure systems and processes meet operational standards

Requirements:

• More than 10 years of business experience
• More than 7 years of experience in operational production, factory, and people management
• More than 3 years of experience in quality, food safety, and environment
• More than 3 years of experience in health, safety, and risk management
• More than 3 years of experience in lean or equivalent and product development
• Experience in strategy, planning, project management, change management, and organisational development
• Proficient in stakeholder management, production management, and operational performance
• Fluent level Japanese and English

Preferred requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or engineering field or similar
• Experience in manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of environment and sustainability, consumer insight, and business and financial acumen

About the Company:

A premium spirits producer specialising in craft gin, renowned for blending traditional Japanese botanicals with innovative distillation techniques. Known for its commitment to quality, artisanal expertise, and global recognition, it offers exciting career opportunities within a fast-growing, internationally respected beverage company.

Keywords:

製造管理, オペレーション管理, 生産管理, 品質管理, 安全管理, 継続的改善, 組織開発, プロジェクト管理, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 3I1LTL