Risk Management Officer

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Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a Risk Management Officer responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks related to quality, environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (QEHSS). This role involves developing risk management strategies, maintaining a risk register, coordinating risk-related activities, and ensuring the organization is prepared for potential disruptions through effective business continuity planning. The RMO plays a key role in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in QEHS risk management.

The Risk Management Officer shall lead and organize the development of Business Continuity Plan related to climate risks and other risks associated to quality, health, and safety.

The Risk Management Officer is a key player in promoting a culture continuous improvement within the organization. The position is a unique and dynamic role that requires exposure on strategic, compliance, and experience in critical thinking and stakeholder management to protect the business and to meet the organization's QEHSS objectives.

The Risk Management Officer may be assigned additional projects as deemed necessary by the immediate superior to align with business needs and priorities

What are their Job Responsibilities:

1. Risk Identification and Assessment

Identify and evaluate potential risks related to product quality, food safety, and compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

Conduct risk assessments related to workplace hazards, environmental impact, and health risks.

Develop and maintain a risk register that includes mitigation strategies specific to Quality and EHS concerns.

2. Risk Monitoring and Control

Establish a system for continuous monitoring of identified risks in quality, food safety, and EHS.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address emerging risks and prevent escalation.

Lead QEHSS risk working groups to drive risk mitigation initiatives.

Coordinate investigations of incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

3. Business Continuity Plan Development and Management

Design and develop a standardized Business Continuity Plan (BCP) framework tailored to Quality and EHS risks, addressing potential disruptions such as supply chain interruptions, product recalls, and environmental incidents. Provide capability-building sessions on BCP as necessary.

Organize and conduct regular drills and simulations to test the effectiveness of the BCP.

Continuously review and update the BCP based on test outcomes, changing risk profiles, and emerging threats.

4. Reporting and Communication

Prepare and present risk management reports to CQEHS management and Enterprise Risk Management, highlighting key risks, controls, and mitigation strategies.

Develop communication strategies for managing crises related to quality, food safety, and EHS.

Act as the point of contact for all Quality and EHS risk-related communications within the organization.

5. Self-Management

Stay updated on relevant QEHSS laws and regulations, and implement necessary risk management to company policies and procedures.

Prepare regular reports on the status of QEHSS risk registry and BCP. Work closely with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to BCP deployment.

Participate in cross-functional teams' discussion to address emerging risks on QEHSS.

What are the Qualifications:

• With 3-5 years relevant experience in Quality, EHS, or Sustainability on a food manufacturing and/or food and beverage operations, preferably in systems, processes, operational discipline
• With knowledge and experience on quality, food safety, environment, health, safety management systems
• With knowledge on Food Manufacturing and Supply Chain (including warehousing, distribution, vendor management) operations and processes
• With knowledge on QEHS standards and regulatory requirements
• With the ability to influence the organization and make sound conclusions/recommendation through systems and program deployment
• With proficient oral and written communication and presentation (visualization) skills
• With exceptional listening skills and good interpersonal/networking skills
• With proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (O365, Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint)
• Can work in a dynamic environment that involves local travel

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. We’ve built three strong regional brands over the years— Jack 'n Jill for snack foods, C2 Cool and Clean for ready-to-drink tea, and Great Taste for coffee. These brands are becoming popular across the ASEAN region. URC's key to success has been attributed to building strong brands, robust product innovation pipeline, and world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

OUR PROMISE

• We offer multi-industry and International exposure. URC is the major player in various food, agricultural and industrial sectors with a powerful presence throughout the ASEAN Regions.
• ·We advocate a culture of success. URC empowers its people to become holistic individuals and socially responsible leaders.
• We are committed to promoting learning and development. URC provides exciting experiences for its people to maximize their potentials and hone their talents. We bring the best in our people and offer them a rewarding career.

OUR CORE PURPOSE

Delight everyone with good food choices.

OUR VALUES

• Put people first. We care, cultivate trust, and listen without judgement
• Own it. We take initiative to unlock opportunities.
• Dare to do. We champion experimentation and incubate new ideas.
• Move forward fast. We see the big picture and learn along the way.

OUR AMBITION

We are a sustainable global enterprise of world class talent. Giving everyone access to high quality planet-friendly products. Enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

WHY JOIN US?

• Allowances (i.e. Rice Subsidy, Christmas, Medicine, and Uniform)
• Group Life Insurance
• Health Insurance Plan
• Annual Physical Examination
• Annual Vacation and Sick Leaves, with Leave Conversion for Unused Leaves
• Emergency, Bereavement, and Nuptial Leave
• Salary Increase
• Learning & Growth (Trainings)
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Sponsored Company Events and Activities
• Special Employee Discounts on Gokongwei Group of Companies

Apply with us today and join us in delighting our employees, customers, consumers, and communities with good food choices!

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.