Senior Manager Contract Manufacturing Operations

Position reports to the Region Supply Chain Director and is responsible for all aspects of the regional appointed Contract Manufacturers / The Coca Cola Company relationship. This role is a key role in negotiating and implementing contracts between the Company and outside Contract Manufacturers.

Responsible for all supply chain aspects in resolving Contract Manufacturer operational issues relating to conversion, quality, transportation, and warehouse. In addition, this role support innovation initiatives planning process, on-site implementation, and execute on time new product launches. In addition, lead monthly business performance reviews to drive process improvement.

Function Specific Activities

• Develop and analyze performance data (consumer complaint, order fulfillment, budget variances, production attainment, etc.) to identify business plan variances using established systems and problem-solving methods.
• Collaborate with Company stakeholders to perform Annual Letter Settlement investigations and facilitate alignment with Contract Manufacturer
• Monitor supply chain metrics and drive overall operational process improvement. This includes line attainment tracking and corrective action plans when needed

• Materials/Pallets supply continuity collaborating with Supplier
• Lead monthly management routines and quarterly Business review and contract management and renewal with Procurement
• New product launches, commissioning, and operational testing/trials coordination and schedule adherence
• Budget Management, reporting and audit support
• Downtime reporting and collaboration with Contract Manufacturer / The Coca Cola Company Supply Planning to define service impact and resolutions

Education Requirements:

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies to perform short and long-term business planning Functional Skills and Experience Requirements:
• Knowledge of key elements such as raw material costs, economic principles, processing costs and market conditions.
• Knowledge of multiple levels of the supply chain used to analyze contingency points, labor staffing and feedback on Contract Manufacturer capacities and capabilities.
• Ability Incorporate strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities and threats into business plan strategies and execution tasks.
• Understanding / Familiarity with manufacturing processing equipment and technology (pasteurization, blending mixing, fillers, labelers, palletizers, etc.)
• Ability to develop contingency plans that meet performance requirements
• Ability to align the Contract Manufacturer capabilities with the Company strategy and comprehend supply/demand market conditions.
• Experience in negotiating operating terms in agreements and pricing
• 5+ years of experience with supply chain and/or contract manufacturing
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Understanding / Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Lean Manufacturing principles

Base Salary: $125,200 to $152,900

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, are offered.

What We Can Do For You

• 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.