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Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design and marketing. As a Operational Excellence Manager you will be the main driver of Operational Excellence and provide strategic and tactical inputs to all aspects of Operational Excellence.
What You’ll Do for Us:
Define, facilitate and lead the development and implementation of lean-driven Operational Excellence strategies, programs framework to build OE culture and capabilities including mindsets and behaviors in CPS Puerto Rico.
Lead proactively in identifying and executing productivity improvement opportunities and value creation initiatives across the plant operating functions and also with BUs, customers and suppliers on key initiatives.
Lead capability development and certification programs in CPS Puerto Rico to develop and train all levels of associates in the use of OE and 6 Sigma, processes, tools and methodologies.
Build strategic and value added partnerships with internal and external customers, effectively representing CPS Puerto Rico and working with other business owners within TCCC BU/Region to ensure delivery of efficient solutions through the relentless identification and elimination of waste.
Define and implement effective training and development strategies and programs for associates to build organizational capability, ensure corporate and regulatory compliance and achieve organizational performance.
Work closely with CPS Puerto Rico Plant GM and Leadership Team, and CPS Transformation Team to understand and develop business strategy and jointly develop value creation initiatives for the system, that positively impact our Economic Profit.
Develop metrics to monitor that Operational Excellence efforts deliver significant value and productivity improvements in a sustainable manner.
Improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency by establishing cross-functional objectives, metrics and timelines with internal and external suppliers and customers (end-to-end processes).
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor Degree
Accreditation in LEAN and/or 6 Sigma (Black Belt) ; implementation experience required
Project Management certification preferred; significant experience required
MBA qualification desirable
At least 10 years of Food and/or Manufacturing integrated environment work experience with a minimum 3-5 years of leading Lean/Operational Excellence experience
Project Management experience (in multi-cultural setting preferred)
Proven Lean/OE project implementation leadership experience
Proven track record in managing and developing people and delivering results
Technical Skills
Strong Lean-driven Operational Excellence knowledge with proven practical experience in the use and application of lean principles and tools
Proven Project Management capabilities
Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
Manufacturing Functional knowledge
Finance Skills
Technically-savvy with good working knowledge of the Company, computer applications and information systems.
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, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Fuze tea and more!
Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, and restaurants
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, lets you bring your best self to work.
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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
