Sr. Manager, Quality

Lead the Manufacturing Quality discipline at a manufacturing plant level to ensure that plant is operating to the Coca-Cola KORE standards and that all products produced maintain the highest standards of consumer quality for brand integrity.

• Develop, guide and measure the in-plant quality standards that must be met to manufacture products that meet all KO and industry standards for consumer consumption
• Hire, train, and mentor Quality Lab Technicians and Lab/Sanitation Supervisors at the plant level to ensure they are qualified to perform all the quality processes and procedures required to deliver quality product to consumers
• Guide the creation and maintenance of documentation, processes, and procedures to fully comply with all KO KORE standards requirements, as well as any other industry/regulatory requirements for quality in manufacturing at the plant level
• Establish and maintain strong associations with other Coca-Cola bottlers in the Quality Management space in order to effectively learn best practices, provide guidance/counsel where appropriate, and be aware of changing trends and requirements that must be implemented at the plants
• Proactively develop relationships with local and state government agencies responsible for managing water usage and quality standards, discharge standards, etc
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma (or GED) required and
• College degree preferred in chemistry, biology, preferred or related science field
• 4+ years' experience in Quality Management in a food manufacturing industry – soft drink preferred
• Strong understanding of the science of soft drink production at the base molecular level
• Strong knowledge of industry quality standards for manufacturing of food grade products
• Specific knowledge of all state and local standards and requirements for water quality and raw materials for food grade production
• KO KORE and ISO quality standards in a soft drink environment