The Manager is a part of QFS & Governance Japan team, directly reporting to Director QFS & Governance Japan
Implement and monitor The Coca-Cola Quality System governance framework (KORE) and ensure products, packages, ingredients, services, fountain operations and production facilities comply with the requirements of KORE and local regulations.
Implement all global QFS methodology, standards and requirements for product, package and processes, distribution and marketplace
Manage and execute the development of OU Quality, Food Safety improvement activities throughout the value chain to protect people, products, package and trademark integrity, and improve QFS performance. Manage knowledge and best practices sharing across plants.
Organize and manage bottler & co-packer management in OU to prevent business disruption. Conduct quality and food safety assessment, authorization process for plants and production lines. Conduct facility design, line approval, production authorization and change management process. Provide technical support and guidance, and follow up corrective action plans, ensure full implementation and compliance of KORE QSF requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Knowledge of Food QA/QC (Microbiology, Pest control, Food law and Regulations, Agricultural Chemical, etc.）
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Quality, food safety, ingredient safety technical governance, risks, quality parameters and quality specifications. Very good understanding of GMP and overall manufacturing conditions for the various product categories.
- Franchise leadership, stakeholder management, partnership and collaboration.
- Excellent technical knowledge and experience in bottling operations, beverage production technology and supplier processes. Management system knowledge and auditing process knowledge
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Ability to understand risks, troubleshooting, root cause analysis and create mitigation plans.
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Knowledge of microbiology, allergen management, food safety in the industry
Program Management: Ability to provide oversight and management to synthesize/bring synergy to multiple initiatives by establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure efficiently, adjusting priorities, establishing management routines to effectively track progress and identify issues.
ISO 14000, ISO 18000, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Waterfall Model
Location(s):
Japan
City/Cities:
Tokyo
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
June 17, 2026
Our Purpose and Growth Culture:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15
Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
