Join the Transformation Journey at The Coca-Cola Company
We are a global leader in the beverage industry, known for our iconic brands and commitment to refreshing the world. At The Coca-Cola Company, we are dedicated to transforming our business and making a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Project Engineer to lead the technical aspects of our projects and drive innovation in our products, packaging, and promotions.
About the Role
As a Manager, Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading the management, implementation, and execution of technical projects across our internal and external manufacturing locations. You will work closely with our customers, software development teams, hardware teams, and product owners to investigate and triage issues in the field, identify defect patterns, and develop project plans that meet our transformation goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Commercialization, Productivity, & Strategic projects across internal and external manufacturing locations to deliver new products and technologies. Develop and manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and risks for all projects.
- Identify, develop and lead Productivity, Continuous Improvement, Sustainability, and Quality projects across internal and external manufacturing locations.
- Lead technical aspects in the evaluation, troubleshooting and implementation of new products and packages, working with market development team and bottlers.
- Collaborate with technical teams in the execution of new technologies, processes, and innovative solutions and products in the market and provide technical operations support in the implementation of promotions and line extensions.
- Drive productivity initiatives across the system (bottlers, suppliers, FU), identify opportunities in the system to lower our supply chain cost and influence the implementation of practices to improve the affordability of our products.
- Involve in the development of the business plan objectives and work collaboratively to assure the timely execution of the technical supporting activities.
- Support package and product quality, co-lead to minimize the risk to the company and the brand assuring the compliance of the technical policies in our internal and external network and influence the producing locations to make the appropriate investment and improve the human capabilities of their personnel in their operations.
- Review prototypes and define appropriate improvements to ensure brand fit and align with producing locations on implementation and establish the necessary investment where needed.
- Coordinate and lead technical projects that require cross-system and cross-functional co-operation to deliver innovations in products, packaging, and promotions.
- Work with internal and external manufacturing sites to deliver initiatives and projects.
Requirements and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Engineering or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a fast-moving consumer goods company and the ability to leverage technical knowledge & provide competitive advantage. Experience in the food, dairy, beverage/brewery or personal care industries is highly preferred.
- Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose resolutions.
- Ability to work independently, raise issues and take corrective action.
- Detail oriented, analytical, and creative thinker with passion for quality processes.
- Fluent in software QA metrics, operations, and statistics.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver strategies for new projects, products, and technologies.
- Must have experience from concept to launch using a defined NPD (New Product Development/Stages & Gates) or change management process.
- Ability to demonstrate strong project management experience with the ability to define and lead projects and direct/motivate project teams.
- Demonstrated track record of identifying and reducing to practice technologies for consumer-packaged goods companies to solve challenging business needs.
- Ability to refine solutions and manage internal and external partner’s expectations against technical and business success criteria with limited available resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, XLS, PPT, Project).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with change management, continual improvement processes, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with Waterfall Project Management and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
What We Offer
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range of $105,000 - $129,000, depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, we provide a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, including:
- Annual incentive reference value percentage of 15.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Our Purpose and Growth Culture
At The Coca-Cola Company, we are committed to our purpose of refreshing the world and making a difference. We strive to create a culture that is inclusive, empowering, and agile. We value our employees' growth and development and provide opportunities for them to learn and succeed.
- Purpose-driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
- Global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
- A community of belonging where people feel safe and empowered to bring their best selves to work.
Why Join Us?
As a Manager, Project Engineer at The Coca-Cola Company, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and contribute to the transformation of our products, packaging, and promotions. You will work with a talented team of professionals and have access to resources and support to help you grow and develop in your career.
If you are a motivated and experienced project engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and be part of our journey to refresh the world and make a difference.
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