Job Description Summary:

The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation and design and marketing. As the Senior Director of Operations, you will be responsible for leading the production, maintenance and blending teams in our Mainstreet Manufacturing site to world class manufacturing performance levels in support of our North American Operating Unit Supply Chain’s long-term strategy. Additionally, the role can also serve as a developmental platform for career progression.

Position Related Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for production operations across multiple businesses (Thermal & Juice) as well as oversee and collaborate with functional CoE’s supporting the manufacturing operations.
• Successfully leverage insights, business knowledge and technical expertise to develop a long-range manufacturing network strategy and capacity plan which fosters continuous improvement, supports strategic category growth, and drives a sustained competitive advantage.
• Ensure strategies are understood and objectives are clearly set throughout the supply chain operations.
• Assists in managing manufacturing and Supply Chain infrastructure to meet present and future demands of the marketplace.
• Adequately maintain appropriate human and financial resources to meet business demands; work with CoE’s to implement capital plan for buildings, equipment and other assets to support business needs.
• Provide recommendations on organizational readiness with emphasis on key leadership positions.
• Oversee procedures and processes; ensure the quality of products and packages through the entire regional supply chain. Verify TCCMS, HACCP and GMP programs are in place and effective.
• Furnish recommendations on organizational readiness in each operation, with emphasis on key leadership positions.
• Supply direct reports with leadership, direction, and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills.
• Support the General Manager while meeting competitive Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as required.

Education and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Life Science or related discipline
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years related work experience

Additional Preferred Skills

• Lean, Six Sigma certified highly desirable.
• Food and/or beverage experience
• Relevant SAP application experience
• PET bottle blow molding, ammonia refrigeration operations and maintenance, PSM experience desirable.
• Water/Wastewater Treatment for juice/beverage/food manufacturing experience
• ISO or other management system experience

Please Apply by uploading a Resume in WORD or PDF format.

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.

Skills:

Pay Range:

$181,000 - $221,000

Base 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.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

50

Annual 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.

Long-term Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

20

Long-term Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role.

Location(s):

United States of America:

City/Cities:

Auburndale

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

Yes

Job Posting End Date:

April 3, 2026

Our 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 to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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