Senior Manager, Plant Production

Coca-Cola•Portland, OR

8d•$114,000 - $139,000

About The Position

Position-Related Responsibilities and Key Job Duties Lead and motivate teams to achieve maximum productivity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness. Support daily operations with a focus on cost reduction and optimal resource utilization. Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop team members to ensure high performance and engagement. Manage line efficiencies, key performance indicators (KPIs), and downtime to meet production targets. Operate within established labor and operating expense (OPEX) budgets. Monitor production processes, conduct periodic checks, and adjust equipment or work practices in accordance with standard operating procedures. Ensure all assigned equipment is maintained in proper working condition and that a safe work environment is consistently upheld. Verify production line readiness at start-up and oversee line changeovers to ensure smooth transitions. Oversee product and packaging quality to ensure compliance with all standards and specifications. Respond to organizational needs with professionalism, technical expertise, and timeliness to support successful business outcomes.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role managing people and processes.
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 3 years of production or manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated experience managing personnel and budgets.
Basic proficiency in computer systems and database applications.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems and processes.
Working knowledge of key business drivers used to evaluate internal team or supplier performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 22000, ISO 9000, ISO 14001) or other management systems.
Working knowledge of food safety principles and practices.
Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Change management principles.
Operational Excellence frameworks.
Lean manufacturing concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate teams to achieve maximum productivity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Support daily operations with a focus on cost reduction and optimal resource utilization.
Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop team members to ensure high performance and engagement.
Manage line efficiencies, key performance indicators (KPIs), and downtime to meet production targets.
Operate within established labor and operating expense (OPEX) budgets.
Monitor production processes, conduct periodic checks, and adjust equipment or work practices in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensure all assigned equipment is maintained in proper working condition and that a safe work environment is consistently upheld.
Verify production line readiness at start-up and oversee line changeovers to ensure smooth transitions.
Oversee product and packaging quality to ensure compliance with all standards and specifications.
Respond to organizational needs with professionalism, technical expertise, and timeliness to support successful business outcomes.