Production Manager

Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Apopka
Travel Required:
Relocation Provided:
Job Posting End Date:
March 22, 2024
Shift:
Third Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary:
Summary
We are a world class leader in the products we serve because of strong product quality, diligence in standards, continued testing and auditing, and taking a progressive view on innovation and science techniques. If you are looking for an opportunity to expand your knowledge while growing your career as a leader at a world class organization, then The Coca-Cola Company is the place for you. 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.
This Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing the manufacture of products, involving multiple steps and complex processes, to meet quality standards and customer demands in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The production Manager is responsible for building and supporting The Coca-Cola culture of continuous improvement and efficiency. This position is responsible for ensuring that operational metrics are met by effectively leading a team of 8-10 associates. This is a second or third shift role with opportunity to progress to first shift.
What you'll do for us

• Lead teams in a 24/5 manufacturing environment while maintaining quality, safety (food safety), and environmental expectations. Second or third shift responsibilities.
• Maintain the intellectual property of The Coca-Cola Company.
• Lead a team of 8-10 manufacturing associates and manage all people related responsibilities such as time management, accountability, coaching, etc...
• Facilitate training and qualifying associates, pre-shift meetings, team assignments and audits.
• Create an efficient teamwork environment to enhance productivity. Drive positive engagement throughout the team.
• Manage the creation, documentation, and investigation of all Tier I & II corrective action investigations.
• Collaborate interdepartmentally on all investigations.
• Utilize ERP system to determine recipes for manufacture of products. Execute transactions within the ERP system to maintain accurate inventory levels and controls.
• Enforce Flavor Manufacturing raw materials inventory policies.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) while maintaining document control policies.
• Manage and organize all retention documentation per The Company document retention policies.
• Lead process improvement ideas that continue to drive safety, quality, and productivity throughout the manufacturing systems. Commercialization of new equipment and products.
• Drive Safety, GMP, and 5-S within the production facility.
• Collect and maintain key performance indicators for the production area.
• Support the Integrated Management System through actively becoming an internal auditor (KORE or ISO requirements, 5S program).
• OSHA trainer compliance and conduct internal safety audits.

• Drive collaborative decision making to remove roadblocks and drive productivity.
• Troubleshoot machinery (major) and follow up on maintenance required repairs.
• Report and/or correct safety issues. Maintain proper safety conditions of equipment and surroundings.
• Follow procedures for Isolating hold product or defective material.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualification / Competencies / Skills

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or any technical related field with 3 years manufacturing related experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in MS Office.
• General manufacturing knowledge (Food safety, quality, GMP, 5-S)
• Candidates must be detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Solid interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast- paced, stressful environment with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and/or holidays as required.

Experience and Critical Knowledge

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in manufacturing facility in a similar supply chain role.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficient in excel.
• This position requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to understand complex manufacturing processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, decision making and strategic thinking skills, with ability to navigate and prioritize multiple conflicting demands.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing, listening, teamwork and building value-based relationships.
• Ability to make decisions based on Analytical results.
• Key skills include long and short-term planning. Organizing, leading change, influencing and communicating widely.
• Food processing or pharmaceutical planning experience.
• Considered a plus: Quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001) experience and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Demonstrated interaction with senior managers (Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, etc.).

Judgement /Decision Making
This position requires making and helping directors make key business decisions that could have a major impact on the organizational performance, both in the short and the long term. This position requires strong decision making skills while remaining agile and collaborative.
Cultural Diversity
Required to work and leverage in a multicultural setting (including multi-generational, multi-ethnic, different educational backgrounds, etc.)
Working Conditions
Normal manufacturing plant/office working conditions apply. This position is subject to the hazards and risks of a food manufacturing plant and its working environment. This is a 24/5 Manufacturing facility. The role requires flexibility to work any shift, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
Travel Requirements
The position is based in Apopka, Florida. Business travel seldom occurs.
Organizational Impact/Influence

• Has accountability for ongoing activities, may lead processes or project steps within a broader project.
• As an individual contributor acts as an established and productive professional working independently with limited supervision.
• Problems faced vary in difficulty and complexity and may require a new perspective on existing solutions.
• Explains policies, practices, and procedures of the job area to others within the organization.
• Communicates with contacts typically within the plant on matters that involve explaining or interpreting information to reach agreement.
• May work to justify and gain cooperation of other parties on practices, policies, and procedures.

Communication
This position interactions include but are not limited to:

• Internal interactions:
  • Plant's general manager and its leadership team (Production, Logistics, Technical, Engineering & Maintenance, Finance, IT) on a daily basis.
  • Process Chemists
  • Logistics team
  • Finance team

• External interactions:
  • Corporate's Business Partner
  • FM Wexford Business Partner
  • IQD Laboratories

Analysis/Problem Solving
Typical situations to resolve include but are not limited to:

• Translate overall business strategies into operational objectives.
• Identify Production gaps and develop actionable improvement plans, coordinating with the different departments.
• Dealing with conflicting interests (time, limited resources, productivity requirements, shelf-life, lead times, etc.)
• Propose courses of action for Production and Logistic issues and gaps.
• Checking and correcting problems not immediately evident in existing systems and processes / making adjustments.
• Recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.
• Problems required to be solved thorough interpretation of procedures or policies.

What we can do for you

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
• Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.

Skills:
5s (Inactive), Change Management, Continual Improvement Process, Food Safety and Sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 90001, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, PLC Logic, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Six Sigma, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Pay Range:
$92,600 - $114,400
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.
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