Area Manager

Coca-Cola•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Lead the manufacturing of process to meet quality standards and customer demands in a safe working environment. Build and support continuous improvement to pursue operational excellence in a high-performance culture. Provide effective leadership to a team of hourly and professional associates which require appropriate delegation, coaching and involvement of team members in the generation of ideas and decision-making process.

Requirements

Desirable Experience of minimum 3 years in the position or similar function as: Manufacturing related field
At least one year handling managerial responsibilities
+3 years
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, Food Science and/or Equivalent Manufacturing Experience
Fluent English
Strong Manufacturing Functional knowledge
Experience in Warehouse operations and or Operational Excellence knowledge with proven practical experience in the use and application of lean principles and tools
Project Management knowledge
Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
Finance Skills
Technically-savvy with good working knowledge of the Company, computer applications and information systems.
SAP knowledge
Experience executing root cause analysis and corrective action.
Thrive in Ambiguity: Embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth.
People and Customer oriented.
Strong Changes Management skills.
Structured Problem Solving.
Adjustment /Flexibility.
Assertive communication in all levels or the organization
Team Leadership
Influence
Innovation.
Self-Development.
Negotiation.
Compliance
Food Safety and Sanitation
organization
People Management
Production Processes
Thrive in Ambiguity

Responsibilities

Lead the manufacturing of products according to Company standards and procedures.
Visit production lines or areas to check on performance and provide feedback as necessary.
Analyze performance data and trends in order to identify variances using established systems and ad-hoc problem solving.
Apply process monitoring controls in area of responsibility.
Maintain manufacturing equipment in accordance to Company GMP and Quality policies and procedures in order to assure the integrity of the product.
Update and train associates on all operational procedures and processes.
Track improvements, trends, and captures productivity improvements.
Lead team activities to achieve goals and key leverage indicators.
Discuss non-conformance situations and customer complaints with team members.
Facilitate the development of corrective actions and preventive plans.
Monitor trends of implemented actions.
Team compliance with Safety, Environmental and GMP requirements.
Reports for management review, including but not limited to: Manufacturing Process Analysis, Variance justifications, and Re-Works Report.
Prevention of occurrence of nonconformity’s related to product, process, safety and Quality System.
Active participation in meetings to reach agreements, evaluate trends, discuss new regulations, etc., including but not limited to: Pre-SOP, SOP, Monthly Quality System Meetings, etc.
Manage cross departmental projects focused on keeping the operations team in line with the transformational journey.
Responsible for complying with all Internal Control requirements in own department and ABBP as applicable.
Participate and promote activities with the OE Team that contribute toward continuous improvement (5’s, workplace audit, T Cards, Idea Cards, Big C, Tip Plan, Communication Center, etc.).
Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
Ensure direct reports or project team members have clarity about their roles and responsibilities.
Ensure appropriate and needed resources in support of others are available and accessible so desired outcomes can be achieved.
Provide experiences, recognition, rewards, and resources that are focused on the development and motivation of individuals.
Provide feedback and development to others to support their ability to complete their work responsibilities effectively.
Hold regular discussions with each direct report to discuss progress toward goals, review and provide performance feedback, review development progress, and acknowledge achievement of objectives.
Ensure the compliance of Company policies and procedures.
Manage the progressive corrective action process of direct reports.
Complete on time investigations and reports of direct reports incidents related to occupational accidents, disciplinary actions, unfulfilled procedures or working instructions, corrective actions, etc.