Chemist - Quality Assurance Team Leader - Bacolod

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines Inc.; Western Visayas; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines is seeking a Quality Assurance Team Leader at the Bacolod Plant. The role leads the QA Team to ensure product quality, food safety and process integrity, while driving sustainability in manufacturing.

You will ensure compliance with Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines requirements, Coca-Cola Operating Requirements, and applicable international standards. Responsibilities include strategic quality and food safety planning, laboratory management, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Must be a Registered Chemist.
• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Skills in Microsoft Office, root cause analysis and problem-solving, leadership and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA Team in the assigned area to ensure quality and food safety.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability in manufacturing operations.
• Manage QA analyses, trends, and performance indicators.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certification status and audits.
• Conduct interviews, coaching, performance reviews, and development plans for QA staff.
• Support documentation, records keeping and compliance with management system policies.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Registered Chemist

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Team Leader

Location: Bacolod Plant

At Coca- Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines, we are driven by our purpose to Refresh the Philippines and Make a Difference-- continuously leading the Beverage Industry with our Great People, Great Beverages, Great Execution and Great Partners. As we continue to Grow and shape the future, we are seeking passionate and innovative talents to join our team and make a difference with us.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous industry awards such as Great Place to Work, Best Places to Work in Asia, Dream Employer of the Year, and Universum's Most Attractive employers- and we take pride in our achievements and the impact we have made in the beverage industry.

The Quality Assurance Team Leader is responsible for leading the QA Team, in his/her assigned area, in ensuring the quality, food safety, and integrity of products and processes, and ensuring continuous improvement by driving sustainability in the manufacturing operations in accordance to the requirements and specifications set by the (a) Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, (b) the Coca-Cola Operating Requirements, (c) applicable international standards, and (d) pertinent laws and regulations of the Philippines.

Responsibilities:

1. Business Planning

• Conducts strategic planning for quality and food safety improvement on the area being handled

• Performs benchmarking and replication activities to identify improvement opportunities for overall quality and food safety performance.

• Conducts budget preparation and review based on strategic plans for the laboratory management

2. Quality and Food Safety Operations

• Analyse results of the performance indices and manage variables to attain quality goals and objectives.

• Ensure quality assurance and control programs and routines are effective and in place.

3. Laboratory Management

• Reviews the quality performance by checking Quality Assurance analyses results and trends

• Leads the QA Area Team Meeting for the team to discuss previous performance and provide direction setting

• Participates in and provides inputs during the QA Department Meeting to align plans and report performance

4. Management System Implementation

• Supports the maintenance of the certification status and compliance of the Manufacturing Facility to ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000

• Participates in QRA and FSRA review according to the requirement of the management system

• Participates in and conducts Plant audits

• Ensures that documentation and records keeping are effectively done

• Ensures compliance of the whole team with all management system policies

5. People Administration and Development

• Conducts interviews and selects, the most suitable candidate for vacant positions in his team.

• Provides regular coaching and mentoring to assigned associates to ensure that expectations from the role are constantly met.

• Conducts regular performance reviews to manage team performance and to set a clear career plan of his/her direct reports.

• Identifies training gaps of each member of the team and facilitates the execution of the training plans to ensure that a career development plan for each associate is provided.

• Develop and implement effective feedback and recognition system for his direct reports.

• Reviews and Approves the attendance of the team, including leaves, shifting and overtime, to ensure continuous operations and compliance with cost directions, budget and Company policies and procedures.

• Implements Company rules and regulations among his direct reports and performs consequence management or institute disciplinary measures in cases of violations.

• Spearheads People Development Forum/ Succession Planning for his team with the rest of the leadership team and ensures progress on the identified development areas for each of his subordinates.

• Works with the rest of the management team in laying-down and executing programs in his area of assignment.

• Review contracts of service provider and provides People team opportunities areas.

• Responsible in promoting industrial peace and cultivating engaged labor unions; ensures they are aligned with company directions.

• Actively participates in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. Leads closure of grievance cases and LMC issues and concerns.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Develops and ensures implementation of Corrective Actions Plans (CAP) for missed KPIs and non-compliance

• Conducts regular performance reviews to identify action steps to ensure consistently good KPI results

• Manages special projects that will be assigned to the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or any related field

• Must be Registered Chemist

• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing

• Skills in: (1) Microsoft Office, (2) root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, and (3) leadership and collaboration skills for both internal and external stakeholders.

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