SR Manager, Operational Excellence

Location(s): United States of America City/Cities: Auburndale Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: April 4, 2024 Shift: Job Description Summary: Position Overview/Summary The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. 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! As our CI SR. Manager, you will use Operational Excellence (OE) Tools and platforms to drive transformation across the site in CCNA Operations, execute Continuous Improvement and OE Culture in the plant, own Productivity Initiatives (PI) for the site and ensure site achieves annual PI targets. Additionally, you will be display a keen knowledge of OE capabilities and expertise on Lean/Six Sigma Principles to the site while working to achieve a Sustainable Continuous Improvement Site Culture. The successful candidate will also collaborate with Regional OE Network and Productivity Center of Excellence in order to communicate benchmarking methodology and achieve CCNA goals. Position-Related Responsibilities and Key Job Responsibilities Develop Process Improvement initiatives (e.g., supplier business processes and practices) in order to benefit the CCNA system and Customers by directing supply chain activities, involving external suppliers, functional peers, customer teams and/or cross-functional teams. Review facility capability and environment (e.g., technology, systems, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield, Warehousing & Distribution) in order to recommend process improvements. Support the development of lean manufacturing processes; continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement. Lead, teach and coach associates at all levels on Lean Manufacturing processes. Facilitate the development of and maintain the Lean Implementation plan for the location. Drive Lean Training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc. Lead Continuous Improvement events resulting in associate skill and knowledge development and KPI performance improvements. Using tracking and reporting systems, prepares plans, drives performance, and assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals Identifies barriers to success and solicits help from leadership when needed Education and Additional Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Certified Lean Manager preferred. 3+ years of experience with LEAN/Six Sigma, preferably within the Supply Chain 1+ years of experience in a project management role Hands on experience using Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods (LEAN, TPM, 6 Sigma) Experience with Lean projects and methodology Experience in business transformation and process improvement roles using proven problem solving/continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with change management and influencing organizational culture change. MS Excel, PowerPoint Mini-Tab Experience preferred. Green Belt Certification preferred. Skills: Pay Range: $133,000 - $157,000 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, is offered. Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15 Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target. 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. 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