Senior Manager overseeing Third‑Party Variety Pack Operations at Coca‑Cola Company. Leading operational performance initiatives and managing third-party partner relationships within the beverage industry.
Responsibilities
Manage relationships and operational performance of third‑party variety pack co‑packers to deliver agreed production volumes, quality standards, and service levels.
Serve as the primary liaison for escalation and resolution of production or quality issues between co‑packers and internal stakeholders.
Conduct regular performance reviews with third‑party partners to ensure ongoing improvement in key metrics.
Collaborate with supply planning teams to coordinate supply across co-manufacturing variety pack and third-party variety pack operations to meet product mix and delivery timelines.
Partner with engineering and technical teams to introduce packaging innovations and improve process capabilities.
Ensure all third‑party operations meet Coca‑Cola product quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
Partner with Supply Chain Finance to prepare annual budgets, track performance, and manage cost drivers.
Support contractual negotiations with co‑packers to optimize terms, production flexibility, and service levels.
Embed sustainability goals into variety pack operations, including packaging material optimization, recycling initiatives, and energy‑efficient production methods.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Packaging Science, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, co‑packing, or packaging supply chain management; experience with variety pack production strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage external partners for measurable performance improvements.
Strong understanding of manufacturing financials and cost optimization in packaging operations.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in a production or co‑packing environment.
Knowledge of food safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance standards.
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.
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position is offered.
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