It is an exciting time to work at The Coca-Cola Company. We are accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing consumer goods company by putting our people at the heart of our business and everything we do!CPS North America plays a pivotal role in supporting our North America Operating Unit (the #1 revenue-generating business within the system).As our Senior Manager, Plant Manufacturing you will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure production plans are delivered safely, on time, in full, and to the required quality and cost standards.Key Duties and Responsibilities? Operational ExecutionLead day-to-day manufacturing operations to deliver production plans safely, on time, in full, and at the required quality and cost. Ensure effective production scheduling, resource allocation, and capacity utilization to meet short and midterm business requirements. Drive adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and performance management routines. Safety, Quality & ComplianceChampion a strong culture of safety, food safety, and quality, ensuring full compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and local legislation. Ensure manufacturing operations meet all Quality, Food Safety, Environmental, and KORE/ISO standards in partnership with QSE teams. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety incidents, quality deviations, and service failures. People Leadership & EngagementLead, coach, and develop manufacturing leaders, supervisors, and frontline teams to build capability, accountability, and high engagement. Foster an inclusive, performance driven culture focused on teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement. Support talent development, succession planning, training, and workforce planning for manufacturing teams. Continuous Improvement & Operational ExcellenceDrive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to improve efficiency, yield, cost, and reliability. Lead daily management systems, KPI reviews, and problem-solving routines to improve operational performance. Partner with Operational Excellence and Engineering teams to identify and implement process, equipment, and layout improvements. Cross Functional CollaborationWork closely with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance plans. Partner with Planning & Logistics to align production plans with demand, inventory targets, and supply chain requirements. Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Automation, Finance, and People & Culture teams to deliver integrated business results. Change Management & TransformationSupport change initiatives within manufacturing operations, ensuring effective communication, adoption, and sustainability. Support implementation of new technologies, processes, and systems in partnership with Engineering and Automation teams. Act as a role model for CPS values and behaviors during periods of change and transformation. Supervisory Responsibilities and Organization Impact/Influence? Direct reports5 Production Managers, covering all Dray Parts, Liquid Parts and internal logistics processes and shifts. Job Requirements and Qualifications? Desirable Experience in the position or similar function as:? Production or Maintenance Manager Safety Manager Logistics Manager Laboratory Manager Number of years of previous work experience required+10 years? Education Requirements ?? Bachelors Degree, Industrial, Production, Chemistry Engineer of Foods, or similar discipline.MBA a plus.? Desired Technical skills and Certifications?Operations knowledge? Financial management? SAP-S4 knowledge?? Operational Excellence - Lean Manufacturing.? Quality assurance?? Production Process Optimization.? New Technologies/Automation.? Food Safety.? Warehouse Management? Production process in Food industries/Beverage (desirable).? Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)? Additional Fundamental / Personal ? Cope and perform under uncertainty.? Strategic Thinking.? People and Customer Oriented.?? Changes Management.?? Structured Problem Solving.? Adjustment /Flexibility.? Assertive Communication in all levels or the organization? Team Leadership.?? Innovation.? Self-Development.? Negotiation The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants 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.Pay Range:$121,000 - $149,000Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.Location(s):United States of AmericaCity/Cities:AtlantaTravel Required:00% - 25%Relocation Provided:NoJob Posting End Date:April 16, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what's possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision (https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision) to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:15Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
