[3yr Contract] QSE Senior Manager
3 days ago• Suwon, South Korea
Mission:
To safeguard the integrity, safety, and environmental sustainability of all CPS products manufactured at the plant by driving the CocaCola Quality System (KORE) and global Environmental, Safety & Health Management Systems. Lead capability development and continuous improvement so that performance is consistent with The CocaCola Company's values and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Strategy
- Act as the primary QSE authority for the CPS plant, defining strategic priorities in line with CocaCola KORE and corporate environmental & safety goals.
- Support the Plant Leadership Team on QSE matters; integrate QSE objectives into business plans.
2. Quality Excellence
- Ensure all concentrate and beverage base products comply with company specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
- Oversee quality systems: KORE, GMP, KFDA HACCP, ISO 9001.
- Maintain audit readiness at all times (internal, TCCC corporate, and thirdparty audits).
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to resolve deviations.
3. Safety Excellence (Zero is possible)
- Drive an 'Zero is possible' culture through proactive hazard identification and robust incident investigation processes.
- Implement occupational health & safety programs (ISO 45001 or equivalent) aligned with The CocaCola Company Environment & Safety Policy.
- Ensure compliance with corporate, local, and national safety regulations.
4. Environmental Stewardship
- Champion sustainability initiatives: water efficiency & water resource protection, energy footprint reduction, recyclable materials usage, waste minimization.
- Lead ISO 14001 environmental management system and ensure legal compliance with environmental permits and reporting.
5. Compliance & Governance
- Ensure QSE-related legal and regulatory compliance at all levels.
- Maintain strong interfaces with corporate QSE, legal, and external authorities.
- Keep abreast of trends and changes in regulations affecting Food & Beverage manufacturing.
6. Capability & Culture
- Coach, mentor, and develop the QSE team; ensure skill development in technical and behavioral competencies needed for a highperformance culture.
- Engage associates at all levels with QSE initiatives to embed ownership for quality, safety, and environmental performance.
7. Performance Management
- Establish QSE KPIs and target.
- Monitor, analyze, and report results to Corporate QSE and Plant Leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership in QSE within manufacturing, preferably beverages or food industry.
- Strong working knowledge of KORE (or equivalent CocaCola quality system) and ISO standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and KFDA HACCP
- Experience in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and safety/environmental management in a global FMCG environment.
Competency
- Leadership & Influence: Ability to lead crossfunctional teams and influence without direct authority.
- Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of product quality assurance, process safety, and environmental stewardship.
- Problem Solving: Analytical approach to resolving complex operational challenges.
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- Communication: Clear, concise communicator across all organizational levels.
- Change Agent: Proven track record of leading cultural change in QSE.
Travel Requirement:
5-15% (including corporate forums, audits at other plants, supplier visits)
KPIs (Sample)
- Zero critical quality incidents per year.
- Total Incident Rate ≤ Corporate target.
- 100% KORE compliance and audit readiness.
- Achieve annual environmental reduction targets (water, energy, waste).
Skills:
Packaging Engineering; Program Measurement (Inactive); Continual Improvement Process; Sustainability; Lean Manufacturing; Environmental Science; Measurement Verification (Inactive); Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Waterfall Model; Six Sigma; Communication; Food Safety and Sanitation; ISO 9001; Green Solutions; Environmental Regulatory Compliance
Client-provided location(s): Suwon, South Korea
Job ID: cocacola-150190450
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-10T23:32:18
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- On-Site Gym
- Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Pension
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)