包装部門ディレクター/ Director of Packaging
A renowned manufacturing company is looking for a Director of Packaging. The selected candidate will lead packaging innovation strategy, technical development, commercialisation, and team capability building across complex cross-functional programs.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the packaging innovation pipeline by translating strategic priorities into executable development plans
- Drive future-focused packaging concepts by identifying long-term trends, system needs, and emerging opportunities
- Provide technical leadership for new packaging designs, materials, and technologies from concept to commercialisation
- Align major packaging programs with marketing, supply chain, quality, regulatory, procurement, and external partners
- Ensure system readiness by supporting technology transfer, commercialisation, troubleshooting, and scalable implementation
- Build team capability by coaching experts, strengthening technical standards, and promoting innovation, governance, and portfolio discipline
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in packaging engineering, materials/polymer science, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related field
- More than 10 years of professional experience
- More than 3 years of experience in leading projects or teams (global or regional packaging development responsibilities is ideal)
- Knowledge of safety and regulatory affairs
- Familiarity with intellectual property laws and patent interpretation
- Native level English and Japanese
About the Company:
The company has seen wide success in the beverage industry. With a large number of successful products in its line-up, this organisation is positioned for success.
Keywords:
インダストリアル, メーカー, 製造業, 機械, エンジニア, 求人, 外資系
Job Ref: 4G1F1A
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Industrial and Automation
Focus: General Management / Representative Director / CEO
Industry: Manufacturing and Production
Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥18,000,000 per annum
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Director
Language: English - Native
Second Language: Japanese - Native
Location: Tokyo
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 4G1F1A-1A443CD7
Date posted: 24 May 2026
Consultant: Sujan Karki
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