The Coca-Cola Company is hiring: Senior Director (CoMan) Contract Manufacturing

Overview

Senior Director (CoMan) Contract Manufacturing role at The Coca-Cola Company. 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. Develop and execute the regional supply chain strategy, foster 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 negotiates, finalizes, and manages contracts with external manufacturers, ensuring alignment with company objectives, quality standards, and compliance requirements. Provides end‑to‑end supply chain oversight, resolving complex operational issues across production conversion, quality management, transportation, and warehousing. Supports innovation initiatives through effective planning, on‑site implementation, and on‑time execution of new product launches. Spearheads monthly business performance reviews to evaluate results, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement operational excellence initiatives across the contract manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Location

• Auburndale, FL
• Canada or the Northeast
• Texas or Michigan

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

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

The Coca‑Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including 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.

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.