Armela Sison

Experience

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  Diageo

  Jan 2002 - Nov 2008

  - Researches and formulates new beverage formulations according to market requirements and within cost restraints- Oversees liquid and production workstream of commercialization and pilot runs in the AsiaPac region- Validates and implements products and processes through shelf life assessment and production trials- Responsible for creation and maintenance of brand technical equity- Interprets and applies relevant food standards and law within the AP region- Provides technical support and direction for applicable production related issues Show less - Researches and formulates new beverage formulations according to market requirements and within cost restraints- Oversees liquid and production workstream of commercialization and pilot runs in the AsiaPac region- Implements lab management plans to ensure accuracy of test results and safety in the laboratory- Ensures all processes guarantee quality products- Maintains records of inspection and audit results and ensures the integrity of lab information and prepares reports as required- Protects and maintains the Brand Technical Equity of new and existing products and ensures compliance to local and export food regulatory requirements- Ensure effectiveness of the quality system by planning and implementing internal audit requirements (IMS, HACCP, VQA, GMP) and leading the document and data control committee- Works closely with different functions such as Sales and Marketing, Supply, Legal, Brand Technical Center and Procurement for all regulatory requirements of local, imported and exported products, formulations, and on all stages of product development Show less

  • Regional Liquid Development Technologist

    Jun 2008 - Nov 2008

  • Senior QA Analyst / Liquid Developer

    Jan 2002 - Jun 2008
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  Procter & Gamble Philippines

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2010

  Regulatory & Technical Relations Manager

  Regulatory InfluencingProduct RegistrationArtwork and Copy Approval for Regulatories

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  Diageo

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2012

  Regional Materials Scientist

  - leads packaging and materials development in support of innovation, brand change, cost optimization, supplier development and anti-counterfeit activities- qualified auditor of the Diageo Global Risk Management standards for third party operators and suppliers with focus on Quality- leads component qualification and commercialization, provides onsite approvals and technical support to packaging component production- liaises with supplier on alternative packaging materials and technologies for either cost optimization or innovative solutions. Investigates digital and electronic technologies for packaging applications- supervises the materials testing laboratory for Asia Pacific Show less

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  Republic Chemical Industries, Inc.

  Nov 2012 - Aug 2013

  Technical Services Manager
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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Sept 2013 - now

  In my current role I am:1) An Innovation Driver – project manages the technical aspect for new product launches from ideation to market launchSuccessful launch of the following products in the Philippines, below to name a few -FCB for McDonald's as a new product categoryWilkins Delight which was the first flavored waterThunder Super SodaWilkins Flavored Sparkling WaterRoyal Tru Lemon2) Solution Finder – finds and implements sensible solutions that will improve the business operations using a risk-based approach specially during the sugar tax implementation, sugar crisis and COVID3) Relationship Builder - fosters relationship and collaboration among R&D, CPS, Brand, Bottler and Stakeholders4) Productivity Champion - leads the PH RCG roadmap to achieve calorie reduction, cost savings and productivity goals for process and formulations. Philippines continues to successfully lower the caloric footprint of products through the successful launch of Coca-Cola Less Sugar,Sprite and Royal Tru Orange. These among others has brought down the portfolio brix and contributed to the cost savings commitment year on year for the system.5) Passionate Learner – always curious and never stops constructively challenging self and others. Show less 1) Fountain Quality Performance ImprovementDrove quality improvement programs with TPM and customers and achieved a rating of 95 (from 86) in the year-end FQI for 2013-2014Delivered the Jollibee group quality improvement programs to achieve BP FQI per banner through close work with the bottler TPM, 3rdparty service providers and the customerSupported customer and commercial initiatives related to post-mix beverages and ensure right first time in commercialization2) Market and Distribution Quality PerformanceRe-launched the Best Fresh program to drive improvement in the MAA compliance ratingEnsured compliance of the trade sampling program to KORE requirementsConducted trade sample training and achieved compliance to KORE trade sampling requirements and metrics on BPQI and PCQIWorked with the TPM and Cold Drinks group to drive quality improvements in the areas of fountain operations and distribution3) BU Assessment Audit was completed with no major findings for owned areas in the BU assessment audit for 2014 Show less

  • Technical Operations and Innovations Manager

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Commercialization Manager

    May 2014 - Mar 2021

  • Marketplace Quality Manager

    Sept 2013 - May 2014