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The Coca-Cola Company Director, Operational Excellence & Digitalization in Cidra, Puerto Rico
The Operational Excellence & Digitalization Director is responsible for increasing Plant efficiency and productivity by leading and driving Plant of the Future (PoF), Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across all functional areas within the Plant. This role is responsible for providing governance, lead the implementation of global OE initiatives, local PoF roadmap, ensuring use cases adoption and lead local OE/regular productivity projects, fostering a culture of excellence, monitoring, and tracking key performance metrics, and ensuring the adoption of the tools and system as part of the CPS Digital Operating System.
What You'll Do for Us:
Plant of the Future Framework: Lead the PoF annual diagnostic and implementation plan following the framework - bootcamp, data collection and data analysis, resources allocation, timelines, stakeholders' management, KPIs and impacts, training and coaching for the local team, communication, and project management routines. Lead the design and implementation phases by prioritizing the use cases and digital solutions to improve site performance. Ensure the sustainability of the PoF delivering a multiyear plan for the Plant and track the progress through the PMO process.
Business Plan: Align the local operational plans with the CPS Transformation Strategy, while anticipating plant specifics opportunities and trends to facilitate long-term strategy supported by the 3-year Transformation Roadmap.
Performance Improvement: Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement at every level of the Plant and all functions. Facilitate target setting aligned to CPS goals, tracking and report on key performance indicators (Tier 1, 2 and 3) ensure optimal site performance. Develop and implement action plans to address these opportunities in collaboration with the functional areas.
Program Management: Oversee and coordinate multiple related initiatives under a Plant of the Future (PoF) Framework, OE and Strategic Projects to achieve Plant Transformation goals. Responsible for orchestrating, facilitating, coordinating, and streamlining the management of various projects and programs. Establishes best practices, provides support, improves communication, and ultimately drives better decision-making for project teams and stakeholders. Identifies, assesses, and manages risks across all projects. Report progress, deliverables and impacts in global PMO sessions.
Digital Operating System: Drive standardization by implementing and adopting the standard core modules as part of the DOS.
Operational Excellence Basics: Lead Kaizen workshop applying OE tools, such as value stream mapping, visual management, 5S, SMED and material and process flow to maximize process efficiency and deliver productivity.
Capability Building and OE Culture: Train, coach, and mentor local leadership and front-line leaders, and employees at all levels on operational excellence tools and culture. Cultivate an operational excellence culture by promoting best practices, fostering employee engagement, and recognizing achievements within the Plant.
Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a related field is required, with a preference for candidates with a post-graduate degree or MBA.
8+ years of relevant experience with at least three years specifically in LEAN/Six Sigma within Supply Chain operations.
Prior experience in a project management role, preferably in food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing operations.
Demonstrable experience managing Lean projects and implementing operational excellence and continuous improvement methods such as LEAN, TPM, and 6 Sigma.
Strong leadership capabilities with a knack for influencing individuals and teams without direct authority.
Technical proficiency in supporting the implementation of business systems like SAP, MES, BMS, EMS, and Lean Six Sigma, with Green Belt Certification being advantageous.
Skills
Continuous Improvement (Job Details); Facilitation (Job Details); Key Performance Indicators (KPI) (Job Details); Performance Metrics (Job Details); Taking Initiative (Job Details)
Required Skills
Agile Methodology; Business Process Improvements; Change Management; Change Management Methods; Communication; Data Analysis; Data Research; Leadership; Lean Six Sigma (LSS); Operational Excellence; Strategic Analysis; Waterfall Model
Suggested Skills
Continuous Improvement (Job Details); Facilitation (Job Details); Key Performance Indicators (KPI) (Job Details); Performance Metrics (Job Details); Taking Initiative (Job Details)
What We'll Do for You:
Purpose-Driven Work: Engage in work that makes a real difference and enhances lives all around the world.
Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and fosters a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional growth and personal well-being.
Global Network: Become part of a global community, learning from diverse perspectives and practices.
Location(s):
Puerto Rico
City/Cities:
Cidra
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
Yes
Job Posting End Date:
April 17, 2026
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 (https://www.coca-colacompany.com/company/purpose-and-vision) to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30Annual 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.