Operational Excellence Manager

Summary: At The   Coca ‑ Cola   Company, we are dedicated to refreshing the world and making a difference by delivering loved brands and sustainable solutions to over a billion consumers every day. Our purpose drives innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across every part of our global system. As an Operational Excellence Manager at our Peterborough, Ontario manufacturing facility, you will play a critical role in strengthening our operations by embedding a culture of continuous improvement and process reliability. This role partners across supply chain, production, quality, and operational teams to unlock efficiencies that enable growth, sustainability, and excellence in execution.     You will   leverage   proven Operational Excellence methodologies, advanced   problem ‑ solving   skills, and a focus on   people's   development to enhance productivity, elevate performance, and foster engagement throughout the plant. If you are passionate about applying Lean principles and fostering a   high ‑ performance   mindset in a   fast ‑ paced ,   consumer driven   environment, this is an opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact within one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands.       What   You’ll   Do for Us   Champion the deployment of Lean and Continuous Improvement , and World Class Manufacturing   across the Peterborough manufacturing site to   creat e sustainable Operational Excellence .     Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions to   identify   performance gaps and implement measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, and cost.   Lead the development and execution of the site’s continuous improvement roadmap aligned with enterprise productivity goals and local operational priorities.   Coach and mentor plant associates on   problem ‑ solving   tools, standard work practices, and waste elimination strategies to build team capability and engagement.   Collaborate with   cross ‑ functional   partners in supply chain, quality, and planning to ensure optimization of   end ‑ to ‑ end   processes and material flows.   Utilize data analytics and reporting systems to track performance against key metrics, communicate progress, and escalate barriers that require leadership support.   Drive adoption and integration of digital tools and process simplification initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and   decision ‑ making   on the shop floor.   Partner with the regional Operational Excellence network to share best practices, benchmark processes, and harmonize improvement standards.   Ensure all process improvement activities meet compliance, safety, and environmental requirements while supporting sustainability   objectives   in manufacturing.   Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where all associates are encouraged to contribute ideas for continuous improvement.     Requirements & Qualifications   Bachelor's   in engineering , Supply Chain, Business ,   related discipline , o r   equivalent   work   experience    3 + years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain roles with proven results in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar Operational Excellence methodologies.   Formal Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred;   demonstrated   hands ‑ on   application of continuous improvement tools   required .   Familiarity with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles and related performance systems   are strongly   preferred.   Practical experience   facilitating   Kaizen events, managing   cross ‑ functional   projects, and implementing standard work practices.   Advanced data literacy with   proficiency   in MS Excel and PowerPoint . Experience   using analytics platforms for KPI tracking.   Exposure   digital manufacturing systems and an understanding of how emerging technologies can accelerate operational improvements.