Manager, Continuous Improvement

Overview Swire Coca‑Cola is a family‑owned bottling company that is one of the largest Coca‑Cola bottlers in North America, distributing more than 50 beverage brands and flavors to over 30 million consumers across 13 states with a dedicated team of 8,000+ employees. Job Details Job Level: 6 Compensation Base pay range: $120,139 - $157,683 plus bonus structure (dependent on role). Pay will vary by geographic location, prior experience, and qualifications. Benefits Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision) 401(k) retirement plan with company match Health Savings Accounts with company match FREE virtual primary care, acute care, and physical therapy FREE Employee Assistance Program Company‑paid vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave, and volunteer time Discounted and free products Tuition reimbursement Opportunities for career advancement NOTE: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits. Responsibilities Work with functional leaders and corporate pillar owners to integrate continuous improvement methodologies into ongoing business operations. Coordinate deployment resources to ensure methodologies become embedded as standard practice. Partner with site leadership and local pillar leaders to establish a high‑performing organization that meets all KPIs and supports run‑to‑target and autonomous maintenance principles. Provide technical training to operators on equipment safety, defect identification, maintenance practices, and ownership, and integrate these standards into the technician work system. Support steering committee members and corporate pillar leaders in the deployment of continuous improvement practices; participate in corporate pillar meetings and steering committee reviews. Assist with phase assessments and develop action plans for phase progression, focusing on eliminating specific areas of loss; support frontline teams in executing these plans. Maintain strong relationships with CCNA and other Coca‑Cola bottlers to learn best practices, provide guidance, and stay informed of changing trends and requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in STEM or business‑related field preferred. High school diploma (or GED) with 8+ years of leadership experience in at least two of the following areas: safety, quality, maintenance, operations management, HR, or continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of manufacturing/production and maintenance systems. Excellent influencing and negotiation skills. Strong organizational and project‑management skills. 75% travel required. EEO Statement Swire Coca‑Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that is an E‑Verify participant. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca‑Cola does not sponsor work visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr