higashi-nihon branch
shibukawa office
packaging group
sub group leader
yuya saito
at the haruna plant for suntory products, a customer that the konoike group has worked with for quite a long time, i’m currently managing as a sub group leader responsible for equipment operations and inspections throughout the packaging process for the pet drink bottle line. delivering suntory products from the haruna plant, which has the proud distinction of being one of the top volume manufacturers in japan, into the hands of regular consumers involves a process by which i and the other members work with engage in daily quality improvements, through activities related to tpm and continuous improvement. i worked here at haruna straight through for 20 years from the time that i joined konoike, and learned the ins and outs of the job under my chief leader, whom i greatly respect. the drink manufacturing line that i’m responsible for currently began operating in 2020 and uses the latest equipment that suntory has available. even so, we had a lot of problems when we were getting started and we really struggled to keep the operating rate up. despite all of that, we valued the connections among our team, and established reliable equipment and mechanisms to avoid problems. now, our operating rates are top-level for the country.
at the time we were starting up the manufacturing line that i’m currently responsible for, we had to devote a lot of effort to investigating and adjusting the latest equipment. on top of that, over half of our team consisted of new members, so it was a lot of work to train the new staff at the same time that i was developing my own knowledge related to the new equipment. but we are showing really great teamwork now. i can feel the spirit born from konoike’s long traditions breathing through our group. in the case of a customer like suntory who has worked with us for such a long time, the people who came before me have always worked very hard to build connections and a relationship of trust between us. and the newer employees who are coming up, they are following in our footsteps through guidance that can be both strict and kind. i think being able to develop myself under experienced employees like that was extremely valuable, and i’m putting those experiences into practice with my current team. i’m proud to say that the work we do at konoike supports suntory’s beverage business. so that’s why i feel a shared sense of responsibility along with suntory in delivering their drinks to society. i believe that the services we provide go beyond simple logistics, and contribute to society through the manufacturing of our suntory.
concerning stability and improvements to operating rate, i am quite particular and won’t settle for second best. that’s why we’re aiming for the strongest possible maintenance capability so that we can pursue analyses and improvements for equipment problems that are in line with basic principles, as well as maintain equipment without any malfunctions or breakdowns. doing so keeps customer satisfaction high. i also hope to learn more about iot and ai to enable further automation and efficiency.
with my own hands, i am making things that are used all over the world.
kashima branchsteel sheet section
junko
nishimura
the strength of logistics contributes even at workplaces where people's lives are at stake
konoike medical co., ltd.tokyo office
manager
hiroshi
nakata
exceeding our customers' expectations creates a very rewarding feeling.
k sky co., ltd.haneda office
head
masayo
yamamoto
following rules to protect quality. this leads to the power of trust.
tokai branchnagoya nishi office
subgroup leader
norifumi
tsutsumi
creating an environment that everyone finds easy to work in is an important job in itself.
higashi-nihon branchome distribution center
subgroup leader
tomomi
hiruma
there's no such thing as magic. everyone must band together and head in the same direction.
kanto branchkamisu office
chief leader
hiroyuki
hara
i want to overcome barriers with flexible thinking, in both work and the environment.
international logistics (osaka) branchhiroshima regional office
assistant manager
miho
teragaki
our employees' approach and thoughts for our customers strengthen the brand.
kansai chuo branchshiga distribution center
office manager
yasuhiro
kanamaru
maintenance is not passive. by looking one step ahead, we can support our customers' high-quality manufacturing.
kashima branchsteel plate section
group leader
masashi
hiranuma
i want to use my long experience to provide new proposals for management, so that we can also help develop the next generation.
kashima branchsteelmaking materials section
yoshiaki
komai
i think about how to move ahead for the sake of the sales office. i'm ready.
higashi-nihon branchkunitachi distribution center
group leader
tomoko
aida
while working to create management with roots in the local community, we want to disseminate the konoike dna.
konoike logistics (shanghai) co., ltd.konoike asia (jiangsu) co., ltd.
director general manager
xu
lei
even on the far side of the world, i want to do my best.
konoike mexico s. a. de c. v.
riku
hiwatashi
we will use our frontline strength to build an unwavering relationship of trust with customers.
kanto chuo branchfujimi office
office manager
yasuhiro
fukushima
after i choose my path, i want to look back with no regrets.
kyushu sanko unyu co., ltd.kumamoto center
narumi
fukushima
i take pride in being part of a “strength that never lets up” that is unmatched in japan.
higashi-nihon branchshibukawa office
packaging group
sub group leader
yuya
saito
*the employee title and affiliation were as of the time of the interview.