Supervisor Production/Manufacturing

Why Join Coca-Cola North America?

It’s an exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s flagship market. We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do – whether we’re innovating to give consumers the drinks and packaging sizes they want, or building our eCommerce capabilities. 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. And people – with the different backgrounds, skills and perspectives they bring to our workplace – are helping transform our business, one big idea at a time. 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.

About the role?

Coordinates the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedules; monitors the volume and quality of output and adjust tasks, timing etc.; supervises staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed and all machines and equipment operated safely; prepares production reports. Leads/supervises a team of more than 2 para-professionals; typically without budget or hire-fire authority; focuses on mentoring and coordination.

Duties

• Deliver Results & Grow Business.
• Execute 1yr and 3yr business plans supporting national/regional/local TPM objectives including the implementation of strategies, processes & programs.
• Lead team to maximize productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support operation to help reduce overall costs.
• Develops & Inspires Diverse & High Performing Teams
• Encourages sharing of best practices within the team; breaks down barriers to teamwork; resolves conflict effectively.
• Proactive in providing feedback opportunities for team members and requesting feedback on his/her leadership
• Holds self and others accountable, appreciates others' needs and perspectives and commits to ensuring an inclusive environment
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds buy-in from the team through productive, appropriately targeted and timely messages
• Demonstrates the ability to translate difficult messages into everyday language; listens to reactions of audience to ensure message is received
• Import & Export Good Ideas that Drive Change
• Sustain a consistent, long-term vision through continuous process improvement.
• Adopt and share best ideas inside and outside the company.
• Embraces - and effectively coaches others on - the importance of change and understands the positive role it plays in achieving our business goals
• Build Customer Value
• Satisfy the needs and service requirements of the internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance to company and regulatory policies.
• Respond to company needs with expert quality and timeliness that contribute to successful outcomes

Experience Required:

• At least 1 year in supervisory roles of people & processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams showing improvement in plant KPIs.
• Working knowledge of the principles of manufacturing management.
• Working knowledge of specific supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement.
• Working knowledge of basic elements of Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of key business drivers used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or supplier.

Preferred:

• ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc) or other management system
• Lean, Six Sigma, 5S
• Working knowledge of food safety
• Self-Guided Work Force
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Leader of leaders
• Operational Excellence
• Lean manufacturing concepts

Specialized Technical Skills:

• HACCP
• Knowledge of PMs on manufacturing equipment
• Good Manufacturing Practices

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Level Bachelor's Degree in technical or engineering

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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