Senior Director (CoMan) Contract Manufacturing

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Remote

Travel Required:

26% - 50%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 30, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

As our SR Director, you will report to the Vice President, Juice Supply Chain, and lead a high‑performing team responsible for managing all aspects of the strategic relationship between The Coca‑Cola Company and its designated regional contract manufacturing partners. The successful candidate will be accountable for developing and executing the regional supply chain strategy, fostering collaborative partnerships that deliver cost efficiencies, enhance performance, and establish sustainable operating models that drive continuous improvement.

As a key business leader, the SR. Director plays an integral role in negotiating, finalizing, and managing contracts with external manufacturers, ensuring alignment with company objectives, quality standards, and compliance requirements. The position provides end‑to‑end supply chain oversight, resolving complex operational issues across production conversion, quality management, transportation, and warehousing.

In addition, role supports innovation initiatives through effective planning, on‑site implementation, and flawless, on‑time execution of new product launches. This leadership role also spearheads monthly business performance reviews to evaluate results, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement operational excellence initiatives across the contract manufacturing network.

*Successful Candidate will reside in the Region for which they will provide support. Location options are:

1. Auburndale, FL

2. Canada or the Northeast

3. Texas or Michigan 

Function Specific Activities

• Design and implement a robust operating model that drives continuous improvement, defines clear expectations for critical KPIs, and ensures customer requirements are consistently fulfilled.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze key performance data — including consumer feedback, order fulfillment rates, budget variances, and production attainment — to identify variances from business plans, leveraging established systems and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to direct reports, fostering skill development, engagement, and performance excellence.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Company stakeholders to conduct Annual Letter Settlement investigations and ensure alignment with contract manufacturing partners.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive three‑year regional strategy that aligns local initiatives with the broader organizational and network objectives.
• Lead monthly management routines and quarterly business reviews, partnering with Procurement to oversee contract negotiations, performance evaluations, renewals, and compliance.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of supply chain operations experience, preferably in the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Working knowledge of the Coca-Cola system is a plus.
• Project Management and change management skill development needed.
• Up to 50% travel.

Technical/Functional Skills and Knowledge: 

Analytical, Problem solving, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Relationship Management, Project Management, Financial Acumen, Negotiation skills.

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:

Global Logistics, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

$162,000 - $188,000

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.

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