Manager, Continuous Improvement

Who is Swire Coca-Cola?We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Job Details:
Job Level: 6

Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:

Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/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 & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.

What does a Manager, Continuous Improvement do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Support the development and deployment of best practice operating methodologies for the continuous improvement of all aspects of supply chain operations. Lead deployment efforts in a subset of methodologies through targeted action plans for specific pillars. Partner with site leadership teams to enable phased progression from current state toward world class supply chain performance. Ensure that appropriate operating culture, capabilities, and business processes are developed to enable manufacturing and warehouse operations to perform at optimal safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Work with functional leaders and corporate pillar owners to integrate continuous improvement methodologies, according to the established schedule and strategy, into ongoing business operations. Coordinate internal and external deployment resources to ensure these methodologies become 'how we do business'
• Partner with site leadership and local pillar leaders in establishing a high performing organization that delivers on all KPIs. Support local teams through the implementation of run-to-target methodologies and autonomous maintenance principles
• As part of autonomous maintenance, provide technical training to operators in the areas of equipment safety, defect identification, maintenance practices, and equipment ownership. Support the development of a standardized operation; integrate these standards into the technician work system
• Support steering committee members and corporate pillar leaders in the executed deployment of continuous improvement methodologies and practices. Participate in corporate pillar meetings and steering committee reviews
• Support phase assessments and partner with site leaders/leadership teams in developing action plans for phase progression, with focus on actions that will eliminate specific areas of loss. Support frontline teams in developing and executing these plans for improvement
• Establish and maintain a strong association with CCNA and other Coca-Cola bottlers in order to effectively learn best practices, provide guidance/counsel where appropriate, and be aware of changing trends and requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM or business related field preferred preferred or
• High School Diploma (or GED) with 8+ years leadership experience in two or more of the following areas: safety, quality, maintenance, operations management, HR, or continuous improvement required
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing/production and maintenance systems
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills

Come and join our Sparkling team!


Due to the nature of our work and to help maintain a safe workplace for our employees and customers, after a candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they will be required to complete pre-employment screening. This includes a criminal background check, drug screening, and for certain roles, a motor vehicle record review.


Screening results are evaluated based on several factors, including the nature and severity of an offense, how much time has passed, the relevance to the position, patterns of repeated offenses, and driving history for roles that require operating a vehicle.


All results are reviewed fairly and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act.


Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.