Plant General Manager

The Coca-Cola Company•Peterborough, ON

1d•CA$175,000 - CA$201,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is seeking a Plant General Manager for its Peterborough Manufacturing Plant, a key part of the North American Operating Unit. This role is responsible for steering the strategic direction and overseeing all aspects of Plant Management, including P&L, Production, Engineering, Quality, Safety, Environmental (QSE), and Operational Excellence. The General Manager will ensure the seamless continuity of supply, spearhead the execution of the annual business plan, and drive key program implementations. This leadership position aims to cultivate an atmosphere of operational excellence and collaborative teamwork within a customer-centric framework.

Requirements

10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
5+ years' experience in leadership roles for value added aseptic beverage processing/Fluid Milk or Juices required.
Bachelor’s Degree; Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Science required, with proven knowledge of beverage manufacturing, dairy knowledge is highly desirable.
Experience leading and managing multi-million dollar capital projects required.
Leadership experience within complex manufacturing facilities.
Working knowledge of Food Safety Principles, CFIA/PMO/OMAFRA/DFO/local and other regulations an asset.
Ability to implement fundamental TQM and Lean Manufacturing principals across the operations.
Good Understanding of GMPs, CIP operations, functionality and chemistry.
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Demonstrated leadership experience and success working in a fast-paced environment, managing 24/7 operations.
Understanding of key business drivers for gauging effectiveness and performance of groups and suppliers.
Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
Business acumen and strategic problem-solving abilities.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

Dairy knowledge is highly desirable.
Experience working in a unionized environment preferred.
Working knowledge of Food Safety Principles, CFIA/PMO/OMAFRA/DFO/local and other regulations an asset.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year business plans in line with national, regional, and local objectives, including strategy, process, and program development.
Lead and manage a team of direct reports while also providing inspirational leadership to a large number of indirect reports to maintain and further enhance employee engagement.
Ensure that the right level of capability is developed and maintained within the Plant for now and for the future.
Identify, develop and grow the next generation of Local leaders through active performance management, coaching, feedback and the People Development Forum (PDF) process.
Effectively communicate plant goals and objectives across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment on relevant performance data.
Ensure the Plant achieves its annual business plan, implementation of key programs, and compliance with all The Coca-Cola Company Standards and local regulations.
Foster a safety-focused environment and promote an engaged safety culture.
Work closely with stakeholders to understand potential gaps, identify opportunities of improvement, and execute mitigation action plans to ensure full operational compliance to KORE expectations.
Cultivate a culture that values operational excellence through continuous process improvement.
Adopt and share best practices from within and outside the company.
Demonstrate behaviors necessary for effective change implementation.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company specifications and customer expectations.
Meet the needs and service requirements of both internal and external customers.
Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
Represent the company responsibly in community affairs and maintain environmentally sustainable efforts.
Oversee budget preparation, planning, and financial performance monitoring to ensure facility meets or exceeds budgetary commitments.
Analyze reports and recommend operational activities to achieve optimal performance and annual key performance indicators.
Lead site audits process and drive compliance with ISO and KORE standards.
Develop partnership with finance, marketing, supply chain services and labor relations for business growth and governance.