Senior Manager, Plant Production

Location: Portland

This job is with Coca-Cola, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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.
Position-Related Responsibilities and Key

Job Duties
Lead and motivate teams to achieve maximum productivity, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Support daily operations with a focus on cost reduction and optimal resource utilization.
Recruit, train, coach, evaluate, and develop team members to ensure high performance and engagement.
Manage line efficiencies, key performance indicators (KPIs), and downtime to meet production targets.
Operate within established labor and operating expense (OPEX) budgets.
Monitor production processes, conduct periodic checks, and adjust equipment or work practices in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensure all assigned equipment is maintained in proper working condition and that a safe work environment is consistently upheld.
Verify production line readiness at start-up and oversee line changeovers to ensure smooth transitions.
Oversee product and packaging quality to ensure compliance with all standards and specifications.
Respond to organizational needs with professionalism, technical expertise, and timeliness to support successful business outcomes.
Education and Additional Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role managing people and processes.
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of production or manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated experience managing personnel and budgets.
Basic proficiency in computer systems and database applications.
Familiarity with manufacturing systems and processes.
Working knowledge of key business drivers used to evaluate internal team or supplier performance.
Preferred Technical Skills

Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 22000, ISO 9000, ISO 14001) or other management systems.
Working knowledge of food safety principles and practices.
Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Change management principles.
Operational Excellence frameworks.
Lean manufacturing concepts and tools.
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
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