Bachelor's degree in food science or related field
**
Coca-Cola is seeking a Director for their Supplier Management Program in Shanghai, focusing on supplier quality and food safety management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality systems management, particularly in the food or beverage industry, and be fluent in both Mandarin and English.
**
Job Summary
The Director leads supplier quality and food safety management across China, ensuring full compliance with The Coca-Cola Quality System (KORE) and local regulations.
This role serves as the primary technical authority for supplier qualification, plant start-ups, and process validation while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidates will work in a hybrid setup based in Shanghai, collaborating with suppliers, bottlers, and laboratories to safeguard product integrity and consumer safety.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
**
Coca-Cola is seeking a Director for their Supplier Management Program in Shanghai, focusing on supplier quality and food safety management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in quality systems management, particularly in the food or beverage industry, and be fluent in both Mandarin and English.
**
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Fluent English and Mandarin language skills
10+ years quality systems management experience
Bachelor's degree in food science or related field
Expertise in KORE system and GFSI standards
Experience with ISO 9001, Lean, and Six Sigma
Nice-to-have
Beverage industry background preferred
Familiarity with SGP and GPM systems
Program measurement and verification experience
Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Growth mindset and inclusive culture alignment
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, Engineering, or Biology
Minimum 10 years of progressive quality systems management experience
Fluency in both Mandarin and English required
Proven experience in food industry manufacturing environment
Knowledge of packaging, product, and ingredient quality
Work Rights
Must be based in Shanghai; domestic relocation available