Quality Assurance Team Leader for Cadetship Program

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 Cadetship Training Program (CTP) is a six-month development track designed for high-potential Team Leads, Frontline Operatives, and pioneering hires for CCEAP’s Greenfield Plant in Tarlac. The first two months focus on classroom-based learning at our Sta. Rosa Laguna Training Center, covering end-to-end Supply Chain fundamentals and Frontline Leadership skills. After, cadets apply what they’ve learned through On-the-Job Training - which includes a process improvement project and mentorship from site leaders at their assigned site. The program concludes with a revalida and project presentation. Completion of the program is required for regularization and role placement, and all cadets receive a certificate upon graduation.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 PlanningConducts strategic planning for quality and food safety improvement on the area being handledPerforms 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 management2. Quality and Food Safety OperationsAnalyse 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 ManagementReviews the quality performance by checking Quality Assurance analyses results and trendsLeads the QA Area Team Meeting for the team to discuss previous performance and provide direction settingParticipates in and provides inputs during the QA Department Meeting to align plans and report performance4. Management System ImplementationSupports the maintenance of the certification status and compliance of the Manufacturing Facility to ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000Participates in QRA and FSRA review according to the requirement of the management systemParticipates in and conducts Plant auditsEnsures that documentation and records keeping are effectively doneEnsures compliance of the whole team with all management system policies5. People Administration and DevelopmentConducts 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 ImprovementDevelops and ensures implementation of Corrective Actions Plans (CAP) for missed KPIs and non-complianceConducts regular performance reviews to identify action steps to ensure consistently good KPI resultsManages special projects that will be assigned to the teamQualifications:Bachelor's degree in any Science or Engineering course6-10 years of experience in ManufacturingSkills in: (1) Microsoft Office, (2) root cause analysis and problem-solving skills, and (3) leadership and collaboration skills for both internal and external stakeholders.Company SocialsReach us through our social media pages!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/coca_cola_europacific_aboitiz_philippines/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocacolaphcareersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocacolaphcareers/Thrive with us at Coca- Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines and be part of a Company that is shaping the future of the beverage industry. 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