Director, CoMan Operations

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Whitestone

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

November 6, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

The position reports to the Snr Director Co-man Manufacturing Operations. It 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.

What You’ll Do for Us

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

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required. 
• 5+ years of experience with supply chain and/or contract manufacturing
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies to perform short and long-term business planning

Functional Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Ability Incorporate strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities and threats into business plan strategies and execution tasks.
• Knowledge of multiple levels of the supply chain used to analyze contingency points, labor staffing and feedback on Contract Manufacturer capacities and capabilities.
• Ability to align the Contract Manufacturer capabilities with the Company strategy and comprehend supply/demand market conditions.
• Ability to develop contingency plans that meet performance requirements
• Knowledge of key elements such as raw material costs, economic principles, processing costs and market conditions.
• Understanding / Familiarity with manufacturing processing equipment and technology (pasteurization, blending mixing, fillers, labelers, palletizers, etc.)
• Experience in negotiating operating terms in agreements and pricing
• Understanding / Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Lean Manufacturing principles

​Other Requirements

• Travel: approximately 50% domestic travel

What we can do for you:

• You will be part of a company and Supply chain that is focused on sustainability and social impact and delivering on diversity, equity and inclusion
• You will have the opportunity to work as part of a diverse and Global team, contributing to the development and service of our Global customers
• You will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to make an impact in company that values development and innovation

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants 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.

Skills:

Pay Range:

$137,000 - $161,000

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:

30

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. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.