Senior Manager, Engineering

Summary: We are   taking intentional steps forward, working with suppliers on recycled content, improving collection systems, creating new partnerships that   eliminate   waste – all while improving our carbon footprint, one package at a time. We are revolutionizing the industry and   this role will  be responsible for   leading the implem entation,   management,   and execution of the technical aspects of the   product development   strategies for the   region . The qualified candidate will be solutions-oriented and   possess   an   eagerness to get ideas and projects implemented .   You should   be able to   demonstrate  the ability to  successfully   finalize   projects   and the ability to   work in teams, manage conflicting interests   and   exceptional communication skills.       What   You’ll   Do for Us   Leads technical aspects in the evaluation and implementation of new products and packages working with   m arket   d evelopment team s   and   the   bottlers .   Develops the Business Plan   objectives   together and assures the   timely   execution of the technical supporting activities .   Collaboratives work with   b usiness   u nit   t echnical team in the execution of   innovative technologies , processes ,   innovative packaging to introduce sparkling and stills products in the market and   provides   technical operations support in the implementation of promotions and line extensions .   Assures continuity of supply of our current packages and brands, reviewing sales trends versus   b ottler and   s upplier’s   current production   capacities   and capabilities; ensures   timely   infrastructure availability and plans execution ,   working with bottlers technical teams to sustain business growth   regarding   manufacturing and   logistics .   Assures raw materials and packages supply to support sales growth, ensures supply continuity across end-to-end supply chain and, acts as enabler for system alignment to drive results .   Drives productivity initiatives across the system (bottlers, suppliers,   FU ),   identifies   opportunities in the system to lower our products supply chain cost and influences in the implementation of practices to improve the affordability of our products .   Supports package and product quality, co-leads to minimize the risk to the   c ompany and the   b rand ,   assuring the compliance of the technical policies in our bottler system, and influences the   b ottler to make the   appropriate investment   and improve the human capabilities of their personnel in their operations .   Supports the accomplishment of Quality, Environmental, Safety standards by verifying performance and including   timely   reviews of plans,   programs,   and corrective actions .   Leads the review of new product market performance and puts in place a plan to address any technical product issues and deliver business requirements .   Supports the development of project management skills within the team ,   organization and   facilitates   to ensure the   sharing of best practic es.     Qualification & Requirements   Bachelor’s degree in   Chemical Engineering , Food Science,   Physics,   or related field is   required     4 + years   of experience   in manufacturing engineering,   in the field of product, packaging   for   a fast-moving consumer goods company   and   demonstrate   record of achievement in improving packaging and operations through Lean principles.   Experience in Packaging   R&D (Research & Development)   programs from concept to commercialization.     Demonstrate experience in project management,   PMP (Project Management Professional)   training or certification would be a plus     Must have   experience from   product   concept to launch ,   using a defined   NPD (New Product Development)   or change management process   Equipment specification,