Production Manager

Job Description Summary:

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are united by a purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. Within our Technical Function, Commercial Products Supply (CPS) is a critical enabler of the Advantaged Supply Chain, manufacturing concentrates and beverage bases that support our bottling partners and brands across the global system. Our success relies on operational excellence, food safety, sustainability, and empowered people working together in an inclusive environment.

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for executing manufacturing operations at the Concentrate Plant by coordinating and supervising all activities related to the end-to-end manufacturing process. This role is accountable for process performance, people leadership, and compliance with KORE requirements across Safety, Quality, Energy, and Environmental dimensions. The position plays a key role in driving productivity, efficiency, food safety, and continuous improvement, while supporting internal and external certifications and achieving CPS Transformation Program objectives.

What You’ll Do for Us

Execute the monthly manufacturing plan in alignment with planning requirements, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production that meets volume, quality, and service commitments.

Lead and manage manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with KORE standards, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety requirements, and internal and external certifications such as ISO and Kosher.

Monitor and improve real-time process performance using KPIs including OEE, loss analysis, and Tier 1, 2, and 3 indicators, applying root cause problem-solving methodologies to close performance gaps.

Identify, evaluate, and eliminate process bottlenecks, serving as an internal leader for capital projects, capacity maximization initiatives, and technology upgrades within manufacturing areas.

Ensure effective inventory management by supporting WM/RF systems, overseeing accurate receiving and storage of ingredients, and ensuring correct execution of material movements to minimize losses and damages.

Enable business continuity and supply flexibility by ensuring on-time, in-full delivery of concentrate and beverage base kits, supporting Supply Point Shifts, and executing defined Business Continuity Plan actions.

Lead material master data accuracy and new product launch readiness, ensuring manufacturing data, validations, and line qualifications are completed in coordination with R&D and business units.

Manage operating budgets and manufacturing variances, reducing scrap, improving productivity, and supporting capital project design and implementation in partnership with Engineering and Finance.

Develop and inspire manufacturing teams by living the Growth Culture, enabling development plans, performance enablement, recognition programs, and continuous improvement through Operational Excellence methodologies.

Actively participate in health, safety, energy, and environmental initiatives, understanding and applying risk matrices and taking appropriate action when deviations are identified.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Food Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Three or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, warehouse, logistics, or quality within a regulated or high-volume production environment.

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, data analysis, SAP systems, and Statistical Process Control methodologies.

Experience applying Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving tools to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

Strong understanding of food safety systems, environmental and safety culture, and compliance with KORE and international quality standards.

Proven capability to lead and develop teams, manage performance, and foster engagement in a fast-paced oper