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包装部門ディレクター/ Director of Packaging

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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

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

Job Reference: 4G1F1A-1A443CD7

Date posted: 24 May 2026

Consultant: Sujan Karki