SR Manager, Site OPEX Continuous Improvement

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.

Key Position Related Duties and Job Functions

• Develop process improvement initiatives to benefit the 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.

• 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