Advisor, Technical - Quality Assurance (品質保証)

Location(s):

Japan

City/Cities:

Tokyo

Travel Required:

Relocation Provided:

Job Posting End Date:

January 30, 2025

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Job Description Summary:

Job Descriptions Title: Advisor, Technical - Quality Assurance
This position is responsible for testing, analysis, and internal/external communication to ensure that all agricultural ingredients for the Japanese market comply with internal standards and Japanese regulations and meet the specifications of those materials. This role provides an opportunity to further develop expertise in ingredient release operations while collaborating with both global and local stakeholders. The ideal candidate will leverage their excellent sensory abilities and analytical skills to ensure strict regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement.

( 日本語 )

このポジションは、日本市場向けにすべての農業原料が日本の基準および社内基準に準拠し、契約された原料規格を満たしていることを保証する役割です。品質テスト、分析を行い、さらに社内外との円滑なコミュニケーションを担当します。この業務を通じて、グローバルおよび日本のステークホルダーと協力しながら、原材料リリース業務における専門知識をさらに得る機会を提供します。優れたセンサリー能力と分析スキルを活用して、厳格な規制順守を確保できる方、継続的な改善を推進できる方を募集します。 

What You’ll Do for Us

• Adjust and execute a series of work related to the quality approval program for OU-procured agricultural ingredients (tea, coffee, juice, dairy, and others).
• Communicate cross-functionally and with suppliers of OU-procured ingredients (both domestic and overseas) for pre-approval of ingredients to meet the timeline and quality specifications, including several monitoring tests (Pesticides, Antibiotics, etc.) for ingredients. (#10,000 lot/year for approval)
• Execute sensory and chemical tests for packaging material tests, including new packages (#120 tests/year for sensory).
• Manage laboratory supplies and instrument maintenance to ensure all the instruments and supplies are validated for the purpose.
• Execute chemical/physical analysis at the request of R&D, Technical, and Bottler teams, and for troubleshooting as an expert analyst, especially for sensory analysis.
• Be qualified as a sensory panel for the evaluation of products and ingredients.
• Take ownership of “Operational Excellence” and be flexible to ensure the work is completed efficiently, adjusting priorities as needed.
• Demonstrate a successful safety ambassador role.

(日本語)

•  調達した国内外の農業原料（茶、コーヒー、ジュース、乳製品など）の品質承認プログラムに関連する一連の作業を社内外のステークホルダーと調整し、実行する。 

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in R&D, quality assurance, or laboratory operations for a leading food or manufacturing company.
• Maintain a continuous learning mindset to stay updated with advancements in the field of ingredient quality management.
• Knowledge of food thermal processes, food processing, disinfectants, and quality management systems such as HACCP and ISO is preferable.
• Experience in factual-based root cause analysis and problem-solving is preferable.
• Be familiar with hazardous chemicals and laboratory safety.
• Able to work independently while demonstrating cooperation, with a strong commitment to maintaining quality.
• Native level of Japanese. Proficient in reading and writing in English, and able to deliver simple presentations.

( 日本語 )

What We'll Do for You  

• Broad Experience: Gain practical experience in raw material quality assessments and risk evaluations in various innovative product development and manufacturing processes for the Japanese market. As an ingredient release specialist, you will play a crucial role in supplying appropriate ingredients and ensuring the production of high-quality products.
• Collaborative Culture: At our company, we cherish a culture were working alongside experts from different departments deepens mutual understanding and shares ideas that lead to innovation. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in the Global Network, working closely with members from diverse backgrounds, creating industry-leading solutions together.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, both internal and external.
• Global Impact: Our products reach the hands of millions of consumers worldwide, making a positive impact on their lives. Join us in transforming the world into a better place.

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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.