Universal Robina Corporation
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    Company overview

    Industry

    FMCG Manufacturing

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Tera Tower, Bridgetowne, C5 Road, Ugong Norte, Quezon City 1110
    Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. The company has a significant, and growing presence in the ASEAN and Oceania markets. It is among the Philippines' pioneers in the industry. It has been operating for over 50 years since Mr. John Gokongwei, Jr. established Universal Corn Products Inc. in 1954, a cornstarch manufacturing plant in Pasig City.URC is engaged in an array of food-related businesses, including the production and distribution of branded consumer snack foods and beverages; commodities such as sugar and flour; and agro-industrial businesses mainly hogs, animal feed, and other related products.URC has established itself to be the trailblazer in manufacturing through best-in-class technologies and processes. It has unswervingly showcased its innovation and excellence through groundbreaking products to the ASEAN market and wide distribution networks in both modern and traditional channels.Mr. John envisioned URC to become a premiere food and beverage player across the ASEAN region with strong market position. URC products are also exported to other markets like the US, Europe, Japan, Korea, the Middle East, and also in West African countries like Ghana, and Nigeria through our URC Thailand office. In 2014 URC started its venture to developed markets such as New Zealand and Australia which is now called, URC Oceania.URC has 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. We also have premium brands from SBA through their snackfoods segment such as Thins, Cheezels, CC’s, Kettle and Natural Chip, Co., and Griffin’s through their high quality sweet biscuits and wide range of healthy wrapped snacks called Nice and Natural.URC's key to success has been attributed to building strong brands, robust product innovation pipeline, and world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. URC will continue to transform and delight consumers in line with the changing competitive dynamics, and growth opportunities in Asia.

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    at Universal Robina Corporation
    San Cristobal, Laguna
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    4.0168 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at Universal Robina Corporation?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Universal Robina Corporation value the training and development opportunities that help them grow professionally, as well as the friendly and supportive colleagues who create a collaborative environment. The company is recognised as stable and well-established, offering job security and good benefits, including overtime pay for operations roles. Staff also appreciate feeling trusted and empowered by management, with employees being treated as valuable assets.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as heavy workloads with additional tasks and frequent meetings affecting time management, and longer working hours including weekends and holidays, particularly in manufacturing operations. Some employees have noted that career development can be challenging due to limited senior leadership transitions, and approval processes can take time due to centralisation. Additionally, some staff feel that salary and benefits could be reviewed to better reflect workload and responsibilities.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Operation Analyst
    May 2026
    El Salvador City Misamis OrientalLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Valuable but Demanding
    The good thingsWhat I’ve enjoyed in URC are the trainings and activities because they helped me learn new skills and improve professionally. I also appreciate the opportunities to interact and build good relationships with employees from different departments. Through these activities, I was able to expand my network, improve communication, and enjoy a positive working environment while collaborating with different teams.
    The challengesOne of the challenges in my role as an Operations Analyst Assistant is managing the volume of workload. There are instances where additional tasks outside the main scope of the position become too many, making it difficult to fully focus on core responsibilities and deliver work efficiently. Frequent meetings, trainings, and extra activities also take up a significant amount of time, which sometimes affects the ability to prioritize and complete position-related tasks. It may also help to review workload allocation and ensure alignment with compensation and benefits. Considering the amount of responsibilities and expectations in the role, improvements in salary and employee benefits could contribute to better motivation, engagement, and overall job satisfaction.
    5.0
    Accounts Receivable & Credit Manager
    Apr 2026
    E Rodriguez Quezon City Metro Manila19 to 20 years in the role, former employee
    My time at URC was valuable in building both my technical and professional maturity.
    The good thingsURC is a well-established and respected organization with a strong market presence. Working with manufacturing company provided practical exposure to end to end business operations.
    The challengesThe company is actively adapting and strengthening process improvements to meet growing business demands and on going technology changes, which provides a positive and dynamic challenge.
    3.0
    turbine/diesel operator
    Oct 2025
    Kabankalan City Negros Occidental6 to 7 years in the role, current employee
    Fun and challenging
    The good thingsPlay basketball and play guitar
    The challengesUnexpected trouble shooting while still operating machine to avoid down time
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