Job Description

Job Description

Why Join Coca-Cola North America?

Its an exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Companys flagship market. Were 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 whether were innovating to give consumers the drinks and packaging sizes they want, or building our eCommerce capabilities. People are our focus when were collaborating with our diverse network of locally-connected bottling partners, and when were returning every drop of water we use to communities and nature. And people with the different backgrounds, skills and perspectives they bring to our workplace are helping transform our business, one big idea at a time. We empower our employees to challenge the status quo, make bold recommendations, experiment and adapt, so we can grow together and make a great business even better.

Manager, Quality Assurance

The primary and overall responsibility of the Quality Assurance Manager is to lead and manage the Quality Assurance Department to ensure consumer safety and the production of high-quality, food safe products at the lowest cost, while meeting the demands of our customers. The value of products manufactured is about $300 million, with the complexity of multiple technologies like Low Acid Aseptic, Plant based Dairy, and Juice Operations.

Job Responsibilities

* Ensure safety of all personnel within the department, and the food safety of all manufactured products.

* Develop and drive for progress around key quality and food safety objectives that are aligned with Company Objectives

* Budget responsibility for all inventories of Juices, Concentrates and all critical ingredients.

* Juice processing and blending in an empowered blending environment.

* Ensure accuracy and efficiency of batching and all QA testing and record-keeping. Ability to develop performance-based specification adjustments as a result of seasonal ingredient fluctuations is required.

* Microbiological experience to ensure testing capability and use of data for root cause analysis.

* Select, supervise, and develop Quality Assurance personnel

* Monitor and enforce proper sanitation and housekeeping procedures

* Monitor all Coca-Cola, Federal and State communications/audits and implement any necessary changes

* Assist operations management with process equipment and product/package troubleshooting and innovation.

* Ability to analyze, trend and extrapolate data from multiple sources for process improvement.

* Proactive involvement with Commercialization projects

* Proactive involvement with Waste Elimination (ZERO Waste focus) projects

* Collaborate with operations and sales management to improve Coca-Cola quality indices

* Establish, submit, and ensure attainment of the yearly departmental budget

* Ensure site compliance with all company, applicable regulatory, and other policies and procedures.

Function Related Activities / Key responsibilities:

* Working knowledge of the principles of manufacturing management.

* Working knowledge of specific supply chain capabilities, strategies and interdependencies.

* Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally and coordinate efforts around process improvement.

* Working knowledge of national, state, and local regulatory requirements in the areas of food safety, safety, environment and emergency management.

* Working knowledge of basic elements of Good Manufacturing Practices in a manufacturing environment -CFR21

* Working knowledge of key business drivers used to gauge the effectiveness and performance of an internal group or supplier.

* HACCP

* Statistical Process Control

* Good Laboratory Practices

* Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications

Job Requirements

* 7-10 years food/beverage manufacturing or production experience in a Leadership or Management role.

* Working knowledge of Juice, Dairy, and Low Acid Aseptic Operations

* Working knowledge of food safety

* ISO (22000, 9000, 14001, etc.) or other management system

* Internal auditing, with an emphasis on driving for Management System effectiveness, through Health checks and targeted auditing

* HACCP Coordinator Certification

* Better Process School Certification

* PCQI Certification desired

* Laboratory process management

* Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred

* Continuous Improvement, with specific emphasis on problem solving and CAPA management

* Project Management

* Manage P&L; Spending Controls

* Self-Guided Work Force

* Change Management

* Leader of leaders, with an emphasis on driving for results through teams, urgency and ownership

* Experience using relevant SAP applications

* Microsoft Office

Education & Experience

* Bachelors Degree in Quality Engineering, Technical or Food Science Discipline Preferred

* 7-10 years food/beverage manufacturing or production experience

* Prior Quality Assurance Leadership or Management experience

* Experience with Dairy Operations

* Experience with Low Acid Aseptic Operations

* Knowledge of Thermal Food and/or Beverage Processing Techniques

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 whats 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.