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Manager, OPEX Continuous Improvement (Relocation Available)
Position Overview/Summary
The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, created sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation and design, and marketing.
As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of key process improvement/operational effectiveness initiatives.
Position Related Duties and Key Job Functions
- Develop process improvement initiatives to benefit the Coca-Cola North America (CCNA) system and Customers by directing supply chain activities, involving external suppliers, functional peers, customer teams and/or cross-functional teams.
- Review facility capability and environment (e.g., technology, systems, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield, Warehousing & Distribution) in order to recommend process improvements.
- Support the development of lean manufacturing processes; continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training, and employee involvement.
- Lead, develop, and coach associates at all levels on lean manufacturing processes.
- Facilitate the development of and maintain the Lean Implementation plan for the location.
- Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.
- Lead continuous improvement events resulting in associate skill and knowledge development and KPI performance improvements.
- Using tracking and reporting systems, prepares plans, drives performance, and assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals
- Identifies barriers to success and overcome obstacles.
Education and Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience of at least 5 years required
- Certified Lean Manager preferred
- 5+ years of experience with LEAN/Six Sigma, preferably within the Supply Chain
- 1+ years of experience in a project management role.
- Hands on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma)
- Experience with Lean projects and methodology
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence without authority
- Experience in business transformation and process improvement roles using proven problem solving/continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with change management and influencing organizational culture change.
- Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with Mini Tab preferred
- Green Belt Certification preferred
Skills:
Operational Excellence
Pay Range:
$133,000 – $157,000
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:
15
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.
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.
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.
