Project MFG Readiness Manager

Summary: We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. Aa an Engineer with The  Coca-Cola Company, you’ll help us transform our business. In this role, you’ll be responsible for leading the management, implementation, and execution of the technical projects. You’ll work closely with Coca-Cola customers, software development teams, hardware teams, and product owners to investigate and triage issues in the field, identify defect patterns, and develop project plans that meet our transformation goals. The qualified candidate will be solutions-oriented and will  have a track record of  successfully finalized projects , along with the ability to  work in teams and manage conflicting interests .   What You’ll Do for Us   Leads technical aspects in the evaluation, troubleshooting and implementation of new products and packages, working with market development team and  bottlers .   Collaboratives with technical teams in the execution of new technologies, processes, and innovative solutions and 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, 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 package 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 supply chain cost and influences in the implementation of practices to improve the affordability of our  products . Involved in the development of the business plan objectives and works collaboratively to assure the timely execution of the technical supporting  activities .   Supports package and product quality, co-leads to minimize the risk to the company and the brand assuring the compliance of the technical policies in our bottler system, and influences the bottler to make the appropriate investment and improve the human capabilities of their personnel in their  operations . Reviews prototypes and defines appropriate improvements to ensure brand fit and aligns with bottling partners on implementation and establishes the necessary investment where  needed .   Coordinates and leads technical projects that require cross-system and cross-functional co-operation to deliver innovations in products, packaging, and promotions. Leads the review of new product market performance and puts in place a plan to address any technical product issues and deliver business  requirements .     Qualification & Requirements   Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Engineering or related field is  required .    5+ years of experience in a fast-moving consumer goods company and the  ability to leverage technical knowledge & provide competitive  advantage .   Ability to triage problems, prioritize accordingly, and propose resolutions. Ability to work independently, raise issues and take corrective action. Detail oriented, analytical, and creative thinker with passion for quality processes Fluent in software QA metrics, operations, and statistics Strong interpersonal communication skills Must have  experience from concept to launch using a defined NPD or change management  process   Ability to demonstrate strong project management experience with the ability to define and lead projects and direct/motivate project teams.  Demonstrated track record of identifying and reducing to practice technologies for consumer-packaged goods companies to solve challenging business needs . Ability