Production Manager - Day Shift

$106,300 - $130,700/Yr

The Coca-Cola Company - Auburndale, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Auburndale, FL

Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Production Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, you will lead and manage the manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and meet customer demand. This role involves overseeing a team of frontline associates, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring adherence to safety and food safety standards. You will be responsible for achieving production goals while fostering a culture of engagement and development among your team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the manufacturing of products to meet quality standards and customer demand.
• Oversee the work efforts of frontline associates to manufacture products efficiently and safely.
• Manage area-specific production processes and improvement activities, including identifying opportunity areas and executing planned improvements.
• Understand schedules, products, materials, and quality requirements to manage line performance and KPIs within budget.
• Develop and coach team members to solve operational issues and motivate them to achieve performance goals.
• Participate in production and people scheduling processes, making adjustments as needed.
• Administer company policies and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, including safety and food safety policies.
• Organize and facilitate team meetings to promote continuous improvement and effective communication.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department to improve equipment reliability and manage resources effectively.
• Document safety incidents and investigate to reduce safety risks in the area.

Requirements

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree in operations, engineering, business, management, or related area preferred.
• At least 3 years of managerial experience in a production environment, including hiring, employee development, and performance coaching.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or similar continuous process improvement training preferred.
• Knowledge of food packaging principles, food industry quality, and food safety requirements.
• Demonstrated management and leadership abilities in motivating a diverse manufacturing team.
• Project management skills and experience in influencing and leading change management.
• Strong computer skills, preferably in Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate & Power Apps preferred.

Benefits

• Full benefits package starting on day one of employment.
• Opportunities for learning and development with a world-class manufacturing team.
• Annual incentive based on performance.