Manager, Operations QSE, GDI

The Coca-Cola Company • Atlanta, GA

18h • $109,000 - $129,000

About The Position

Our NA Innovation Center sits at the heart of The Coca-Cola Company’s next chapter of growth. We are committed to transforming and evolving our organization and ambitions — bringing our people closer to the consumer, continuously raising the bar, and embracing digitalization to enable sustainable growth. We are looking for a highly driven individual contributor who thrives on ownership and impact, and who fuels the innovation pipeline with bold ideas that translate into real-world results. This role is not about maintaining the status quo; it is about challenging assumptions, unlocking opportunity, and personally driving valuable breakthrough innovation. You will apply deep operations expertise to lead ideas from concept to execution, contributing to a strong and diverse portfolio of meaningful innovation — accelerating growth and helping shape the future of the organization. The Quality Safety & Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring the pilot plants’ operations, including TEC labs, are compliant with KORE standards as well as applicable local regulations and norms regarding quality, safety, and environmental requirements. This role will design, implement, and continuously improve EOSH (Environment, Occupational Safety & Health) and quality systems. The Manager will serve as the key point of contact with regulatory authorities, certification organizations, and internal subject matter experts on quality, safety, and environmental topics relevant to TEC Labs and the pilot plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with +5 years of expertise in the food & beverage industry and QSE Management System Implementation
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, food safety standards, environmental and occupational safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance regulations and waste management practices.
• Experienced in audit processes (internal & external) and corrective actions.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with ability to train and coach cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and safety standards.
• Language proficiency: Native or Business fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Lead Auditor certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set the Management processes to develop, review, approve, distribute, and manage all local procedures related to quality and EOSH programs.
• Manage the site’s document management and record keeping systems.
• Ensure alignment with the latest KORE and local regulatory requirements in areas including Quality and Food safety, Occupational safety, Environmental compliance, and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Partner with HR and GDI leaders to define and identify training needs, maintain skill matrices and oversee training/coaching for compliance, including QSE onboarding program for new associates.
• Define training processes and programs to ensure the implementation of the QSE systems.
• Promote awareness of QSE policies and objectives to set a culture of Safety and food safety as part of our main purpose to protect our associates and assets.
• Partner closely with Facilities Management and TEC teams to ensure compliance with QSE requirements, ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Partner with Workplace to ensure the control of legal and regulatory records.
• Partner with Workplace and Security to be involved on emergency response procedures, incorporating learnings from drills and other feedback sources.
• Define the process to conduct risk assessments across quality, environmental, and safety areas.
• Manage facility registrations and product filings with regulatory and certification authorities.
• Define and implement the Audit and Corrective Actions procedures.
• Set the program to develop and train internal auditors.
• Lead and manage internal audits program to identify gaps and coordinate systemic action plans for resolution as key elements for continuous improvement of our operations.
• Set routines with the leadership team to advise on QSE strategy and performance, define strategic vision of QSE management system, and ask for resources.
• Define KPI’s, prepare performance reports and dashboards to communicate Management System progress.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in GDI operations.
• Align QSE objectives with business goals.

Benefits

• Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.

What This Job Offers

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