Vice President Manufacturing

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.

Why you’ll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement
In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits.
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What does the Vice President Manufacturing do at Swire Coca-Cola?
The Vice President of Manufacturing is a transformational enterprise leader responsible for advancing the performance, capability, and maturity of Swire Coca Cola’s manufacturing network. Overseeing six high volume production sites that deliver more than 128 million cases annually, this leader is charged with elevating safety, quality, environmental performance, cost, service, and engagement through disciplined execution and bold modernization. The role defines and drives a forward looking manufacturing strategy, builds strong leadership capability, and leads significant change through our Integrated Work System (IWS), embedding accountability, continuous improvement, and a world class operating culture across the network.

Responsibilities:
• Provides enterprise leadership across the manufacturing network, with accountability for performance of 6 manufacturing sites and responsibility for closely aligned capabilities that enable end-to end operational excellence
• Proven track record of vertical startup for new lines and/or Greenfield manufacturing sites
• Lead high-performing organization to meet and/or exceeding KPI’s measured on our Supply Chain Balanced Scorecards while effectively working cross functionally to ensure we meet customer expectations
• Ensures production of more than 128MM cases annually
• Delivers return on investment from the Integrated Work System (IWS) by serving as the Leadership Pillar owner, embedding employee empowerment and a zero loss mindset while ensuring sustained value delivery across all manufacturing facilities.
• Foster a culture of excellence and accountability with an ability to create followership through our manufacturing transformation to World Class Operations
• Collaborate cross functionally across Supply Chain verticals to develop and implement various engineering, maintenance, and strategic infrastructure plans to ensure successful production delivery to enable business plans for now and into the future
• Oversee development and implementation of digital, automation and controls strategy for Manufacturing operations
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety and regulatory standards (KORE quality, environmental, and safety requirements; ensure compliance with ISO-9001, FSSC-022000 requirements, and all federal, state, and local laws/regulations)
• Lead development and succession planning for critical roles
• Establish a strong association with The Coca-Cola Company and Coca-Cola bottlers to effectively learn best practices, provide guidance and be aware of changing trends/requirements
• Ensure SCCUS sustainability policies and SD2030 commitments are incorporated into production center master plans and strategies. Achieve glidepath milestones against these commitments

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering Field required
• Master's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred
• 10+ years leadership experience in Engineering and/or Operations Management, preferably in a multi-site environment required
• Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies, operational P&L management and capital planning
• Understanding of manufacturing machinery and equipment contro