Director of Operations

The Coca-Cola Company • Auburndale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coca-Cola Company is seeking a Director of Operations to lead production, maintenance, and blending teams at their Mainstreet Manufacturing site. This role is crucial for achieving world-class manufacturing performance and supporting the North American Operating Unit Supply Chain's long-term strategy. The position also serves as a developmental platform for career progression.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Life Science, related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 7-10 years related work experience.
• Strong Financial Acumen (Manufacturing Finance).
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• MBA Degree preferred.
• World Class Manufacturing, Lean, Six Sigma working experience highly desirable.
• Food and/or beverage experience.
• Relevant SAP application experience.
• PET bottle blow molding, ammonia refrigeration operations and maintenance, PSM experience desirable.
• Water/Wastewater Treatment for juice/beverage/food manufacturing experience.
• ISO or other management system experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production operations across multiple businesses (Thermal & Juice).
• Oversee and collaborate with functional CoE’s (Center of Excellence) supporting manufacturing operations.
• Leverage insights, business knowledge, technical and financial expertise to develop a long-range manufacturing network strategy and capacity plan that fosters continuous improvement, supports strategic category growth, and drives a sustained competitive advantage.
• Ensure strategies are understood and objectives are clearly set throughout the supply chain operations.
• Assist in managing manufacturing and Supply Chain infrastructure to meet present and future demands of the marketplace.
• Adequately maintain appropriate human and financial resources to meet business demands; work with CoE’s (Center of Excellence) to implement capital plan for buildings, equipment and other assets to support business needs.
• Ensure site’s financial sustainability and competitiveness, with keen knowledge of manufacturing finance including manufacturing absorptions, variable overheads flexing, usage and inventory adjustment variances control.
• Provide recommendations on organizational readiness with emphasis on key leadership positions.
• Oversee procedures and processes; ensure the quality of products and packages through the entire regional supply chain.
• Verify TCCMS, HACCP and GMP programs are in place and effective.
• Implement World Class Manufacturing System tools and routines based on leading indicators to predict and anticipate operational headwinds, ensure fluid operational consistency and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
• Furnish recommendations on organizational readiness in each operation, with emphasis on key leadership positions.
• Supply direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
• Support the General Manager while meeting competitive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
• Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 50
• Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 20

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director