Good Manufacturing Practice - Coordinator at The Coca-Cola Company

Job Description    

• Implementation and monitoring of GMP systems and food hygiene standards
• Internal GMP audits, inspections, and compliance reporting
• Hygiene program management (cleaning validation, sanitation, pest control)
• Support for certification and regulatory inspections (FSSC, KORE, ISO, etc.)
• Document control and compliance with food safety regulations
• Incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through
• Training and awareness on GMP and hygiene standards
• Stakeholder engagement and audit preparation

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
GMP System Implementation & Oversight

• Ensure plant-wide adherence to GMP and hygiene requirements across production, storage, and utility areas.
• Maintain and update GMP policies, procedures, and visual standards aligned to Coca-Cola KORE and FSSC standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of sanitation SOPs, cleaning schedules, and related records.

Auditing and Compliance Monitoring

• Lead regular GMP audits and hygiene inspections; issue findings and track corrective actions to closure.
• Identify risks and non-conformances and ensure prompt root cause investigation and resolution.
• Support site readiness for third-party, customer, and regulatory audits.

Hygiene and Sanitation Control

• Oversee verification of cleaning and sanitation activities (including CIP, deep cleans, and routine cleaning).
• Liaise with Production and Maintenance teams to ensure proper execution and documentation of cleaning procedures.
• Ensure pest control activities and contractor services are effective and compliant.

Training and Culture Building

• Drive awareness and capability building across departments on GMP, hygiene, allergen management, and foreign matter control.
• Facilitate induction training and ongoing refreshers for employees and contractors.
• Promote a proactive hygiene culture and operational discipline.

Incident and Risk Management

• Participate in investigations of foreign matter, contamination, or hygiene-related incidents.
• Contribute to structured root cause analysis and implementation of preventive controls.
• Escalate critical hygiene and GMP concerns to the QFSE Manager with clear action plans.
• GMP audit compliance score (%)
• Number and severity of GMP non-conformances
• Hygiene audit performance trend
• Cleaning validation and verification compliance rate
• Foreign matter incident rate (per million units)
• Training completion rate on GMP and hygiene
• Pest control audit compliance
• External audit outcomes (FSSC, KORE, regulatory)

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Minimum: National Diploma in Food Technology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field
• Preferred: BTech or BSc in Food Science, Microbiology, or Quality Management
• Certifications in HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or GMP auditing are advantageous

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in food or beverage manufacturing, with specific exposure to GMP and hygiene systems
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing non-conformances
• Exposure to certification audits (FSSC, KORE, ISO, or regulatory)Familiarity with sanitation processes, allergen control, and pest management

Skills

• Strong understanding of GMP, food safety standards, and hygiene practices
• Ability to perform GMP audits, inspections, and compliance checks
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation validation protocols
• Competence in root cause analysis and CAPA tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage and interpret audit data, reports, and trend analyses
• Good documentation and report writing skills
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Working knowledge of ERP/QMS systems (e.g., SAP, Intelex) is advantageous

Deadline:19th February,2026