Manager, Technical Operations North Region

Job Description:

We're accelerating our momentum as the fastest growing large consumer goods company in Latin America. People are our focus when we're collaborating with our diverse network of locally connected bottling partners, and when we're returning every drop of water we use to communities and nature. We empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold recommendations, experiment and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better.

In this role you will manage day-to-day technical and supply chain activities to maximize the efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness of the organizations (bottlers). Implements QSE procedures; ensures technical activities are integrated with other parts of the business; manages relationships with major suppliers, vendors or sub-contractors.

• The role is focused on single country based on business indicators such as volume, revenue, and operating income in addition to geographical and supply chain complexity and the maturity levels of the bottling partners considered.
• Provide technical leadership and execution support to the Bottler and/or territory, within the franchise units and bottling partners across all TI&SC (Technical Innovation and Supply Chain) functional areas.
• Technical Franchise leadership to support specific and challenging goal settings for each bottling plant while supporting an efficient execution. Key areas at the assigned Bottler and/or territory (including performance and execution cups) such as QSE scores, continuity of supply, processes efficiency and performance, timely investments to expand capacity, among others.
• Support actions of bottling plants to optimize manufacturing cost and yields to support profitability requirements in the assigned Bottler and/or territory.
• Support the assigned Bottlers and bottling plants in the execution QSE initiatives and programs, along with QSE LATAM.
• Support the assigned Bottlers and bottling plants in the follow up of Corrective and Preventive action plans, as well as continuous improvement programs.
• Act as the execution arm for TI&SC strategies at the assigned Bottler and/or territory, FO and individual market levels.
• Leadership and operational support for the Coca-Cola System at the assigned Bottler and/or territory level to build capabilities and capacities of product/package, supply chain and production infrastructure, processes, people, and cost optimization solutions to drive growth in the specific Bottler and/or territory.
• Support as necessary the identification and execution of productivity initiatives at the assigned Bottler and/or territory levels.
• Execute the contingency plans and BCPs at the assigned Bottler and/or territory level, coordinate demand and supply in alignment with the Supply Chain team and the bottling partners.
• Support the development and execution of the specific innovation plans working directly with the bottling partners, CPS, suppliers, and other functions.
• Support the development and execution of the specific commercialization plans working directly with FO, the bottling partners, CPS, and other FO functions inside and outside the technical structure.
• Act as technical contact point for the bottling partners in the assigned Bottler and/or territory in relation to troubleshooting, cross-functional corrective action plans and IMCR immediate actions.
• This role is an individual contributor, strong collaboration with other technical functions is expected.
• Goals and objectives for the role are mainly focused on the annual business plan delivery for the assigned Bottler and/or territory.
• Drive fast & agile innovation and commercialization capabilities and partnership with internal stakeholders (R&D, CPS), bottlers and external partners (copackers, suppliers etc.).

• +5 years of experience in one or more functional areas within the TI&SC scope: QSE, SRA, Commercialization, Supply Chain, technical franchise leadership, CPS, R&D, food or beverage industry (Manufacturing, QSE, Logistics-Supply Chain, Engineering among others).
• English and Spanish are required.
• Very good understanding of technical risk management, technical governance, project management framework and methodologies, QSE metrics and commercialization processes.
• Strong abilities to connect and collaborate with the bottling partners and suppliers and the commercial roles.
• Strong planning and organizing skills to ensure an efficient execution of the commercial/technical projects to be handled.
• Strong risk mapping and problem-solving skills to support the assigned bottling operations in the corrective and preventive action definition.

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We're an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered allows you bring your best self to work.