WE ARE A GROWTH-FOCUSED CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS (CPG) BUSINESS AND STRATEGIC BOTTLING PARTNER OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY.

Coca-Cola HBC Romania is the leader of the non-alcoholic beverage companies in Romania, top exporter, top employer and most sustainable company as externally recognized for 8 years in a row. Our company employs around 1500 people and serves 8.4 million people with a unique portfolio of quality brands.

If you’re ready to discover and Open Up Your Potential, as part of a cohesive restless team that always wants to raise the bar and lead, join us at Coca-Cola HBC.

We Play to Grow and Win, Do you?

About the Role

As a Microbiology Lead, you will plan, organize, and coordinate microbiology activities and the implementation of new products and packaging. Your mission is to ensure high-quality products and services that meet company standards. This role is key to maintaining product safety and quality across our production sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the microbiology team, ensuring compliance with quality and hygiene standards across all production lines.
• Monitor microbiological results for products, packaging, and ingredients; implement corrective actions when needed.
• Coordinate validation activities for new products and production lines.
• Manage audits related to hygiene and GMP standards.
• Provide training on company quality control procedures for new and temporary employees.
• Analyze and report microbiological data, trends, and non-conformities; propose and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and functionality of microbiology lab equipment.
• Collaborate with other departments to maintain a positive work environment and team spirit.
• Participate in HACCP team activities and ensure compliance with food safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: University degree in Biology, Microbiology, or Food Industry.
• Experience: Previous experience in a microbiology laboratory / management position
• Strong technical knowledge in microbiology, chemistry, and food processes (water treatment, syrup preparation, bottling).
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Attention to detail, quality orientation, and results-driven mindset.
• Languages: Intermediate English.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

At Coca-Cola HBC, we benefit greatly from the skills, experience and dedication of the diverse people who work with us. We expressly welcome applications from people with disabilities, different genders, ages, different sexual identities and with different ethnic backgrounds. We take a leading role in the area of corporate social responsibility and, with our corporate culture and our diversity & inclusion network, create "come as you are", a working environment that offers the space for diversity and equal opportunities – in the application process and throughout the entire employment relationship.

Sustainability:

Our sustainability strategy has been endorsed at the highest level in our business and is embedded into all our operations.

Our sustainability strategy focuses on seven major areas: climate, packaging, water, ingredients, nutrition, people and communities, and biodiversity. It is underpinned by a set of external commitments known as Mission 2025, further amplified by commitments to achieve a Net Zero carbon footprint by 2040 and net positive biodiversity by 2040.

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