SusPla, Aiming to Expand the Recycled Plastics Market, Begins Recruitment for "Operations Leader / Assistant Manager"

The General Incorporated Association SusPla (Sustainable Plastics Initiative) (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), which aims to expand the recycled plastics market, has begun recruiting for an Operations Leader / Assistant Manager (full-time employee) to strengthen its business operations system in the circular plastics field. We are seeking individuals who can engage in highly socially impactful work and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

◆Background of Recruitment

SusPla is a new organization established in July 2024 and incorporated in April 2025, with the objective of expanding the recycled plastics market. It has already surpassed 160 members, including businesses involved in plastic resource circulation, manufacturers from diverse industrial fields such as automotive, electronics, chemicals, machinery, and textiles, trading companies, research institutions, and public organizations like government bodies.

Currently, the material recycling rate of all plastic waste in Japan remains at approximately 20%, and it is said that the amount circulated domestically is less than 10% of the total waste. To improve these figures, SusPla is working on promoting certification systems that ensure the quality and stable supply of recycled plastics, promoting the integration of upstream and downstream industries, and solving issues related to the utilization of recycled plastics. With the expansion of its business, the organization has decided to commence recruitment.

◆About the Position

The position being recruited for is to serve as an Assistant Manager, responsible for organizational management and the plastic resource circulation-related operations undertaken by the association. This role involves not only managing daily operations, external communication and coordination, and administrative tasks such as document creation, but also taking on a wide range of responsibilities including advanced project-based businesses and secretariat duties, with the potential to aim for a managerial position in the future.

▶Conditions for application, etc.: https://suspla.or.jp/news/1557/

Individuals interested in working in the manufacturing, chemical, or plastics industries, especially those with prior work experience in these sectors, are particularly welcome. This is a suitable position for those who wish to be involved in a field with significant social meaning through practical work, while leveraging their industry knowledge.

SusPla emphasizes practical work that connects industry and society, and is working to create an environment where personnel supporting the field can confidently exert their abilities. Through this recruitment, we hope to meet individuals who will support the foundation of our business operations together and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

For details on how to apply and the scope of work, please contact the inquiry contact below.

◆About SusPla

The General Incorporated Association SusPla (Sustainable Plastics Initiative) was established in July 2024 and incorporated in April 2025. It is an organization founded with the aim of expanding the recycled plastics market through material recycling, contributing to quality improvement and stable supply.

In response to the various challenges in expanding the recycling of plastics, which require the organic integration (fusion) of upstream and downstream industries beyond the scale of business foundations and conventional business practices, SusPla brings together Japan's leading recyclers, brand owners, manufacturers, and trading companies from a wide range of industrial fields such as automotive, electronics, chemicals, plastic molding and processing, and textiles, as well as universities, research institutions, support organizations, and local governments, forming a multi-stakeholder partnership. The association is working towards the establishment of a "plastic resource circulation ecosystem through material recycling originating from Japan.".

FAQ

What is SusPla?

SusPla (Sustainable Plastics Initiative) is a General Incorporated Association established in July 2024 and incorporated in April 2025, aiming to expand the recycled plastics market through material recycling to improve quality and ensure stable supply.

What is the main goal of SusPla?

SusPla's main goal is to expand the recycled plastics market by promoting material recycling, ensuring the quality and stable supply of recycled plastics, and fostering collaboration between upstream and downstream industries to create a plastic resource circulation ecosystem.

What is the current situation of plastic recycling in Japan that SusPla is addressing?

The material recycling rate of all plastic waste in Japan is currently around 20%, with less than 10% being circulated domestically. SusPla aims to improve these figures.

What kind of organization is SusPla?

SusPla is a multi-stakeholder partnership that brings together recyclers, manufacturers, trading companies, brand owners, research institutions, support organizations, and local governments to work on plastic resource circulation.

What is the role of the "Operations Leader / Assistant Manager"?

This role involves assisting the manager in organizational operations and plastic resource circulation-related tasks. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, external communication, administrative work, and potentially leading advanced projects, with a path towards a managerial position.

Who is encouraged to apply for this position?

Individuals interested in the manufacturing, chemical, or plastics industries, especially those with prior experience in these sectors, are particularly welcome. Those who wish to contribute to a socially meaningful field through practical work are also encouraged to apply.

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