Liquids Process Platform Engineering Manager

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

July 5, 2024

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

We are on a multi-year transformation journey to modernize our network of 18 manufacturing sites. This requires a different approach to engineering strategy. In the recent past, the equipment decisions were made at an individual plant level. The plan is to change that to a platformed menu of choices that each plant can choose from based on their business need and masterplan. The Liquid Process Platform Engineering Manager is responsible for creating platform standards for liquid processing equipment, ensuring the highest standards of quality, sustainability and safety get implemented in partnership with manufacturing locations and suppliers. In the near term, the role will be heavily focused on the India greenfield site given the amount of equipment that will be installed there. The role is crucial in ensuring the seamless start-up and optimization of overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) for new Liquids process platform equipment at the new India Site.

What You'll Do for Us:

• Drive the design, engineering and delivery of the liquids process platform equipment, ensuring compliance with Coca-Cola's quality standards and regulatory requirements to deliver it for the India greenfield program in partnership with OEMs and India local delivery team.
• Create an equipment platform by defining the equipment menu of choices for liquid manufacturing process. This includes creating detailed URS (User Requirements Specification) as well as equipment specifications in partnership with CPS engineering, operations, QSE and R&D.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, manufacturing) to introduce new products and improve existing formulations.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for liquid process improvements.
• Participate in budget and long-range planning for the liquid processing platform, including forecasts, cost analysis, and investment proposals for new technology or equipment.
• Partner with suppliers to finalize the equipment specifications and ensure the suppliers do design and fabrication of mechanical and electrical components in line with specifications.
• Do equipment testing at equipment supplier factory to ensure performance meets the specification and participate in equipment startup at the sites.
• Update specifications based on learnings from start-up as well as based on the technology upgrades available from the supplier or industry.
• Employ root cause analysis to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions. Support the development and execution of reliability and maintenance program for the equipment.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies, leading initiatives to promote a safer and sustainable liquids processing workplace.
• Follow and comply with all safety requirements and work regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a similar discipline.
• Experience in Liquid parts engineering or operations. In-depth knowledge of liquids production processes, safety, quality, costs and regulatory standards relevant to the beverage process industry.
• Ability to partner and collaborate, both internally with different functions and other CPS plants as well as externally with suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when identifying potential issues, making assessments, and giving recommendations.
• Basic knowledge of CAD and ability to read equipment drawings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Good leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
• Knowledge of quality systems, safety
• Good English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage projects and multitask effectively.

What We Can Do for You

• Join our ambitious international team on a mission to reshape how we operate industry wide.
• Work in great locations – can be based in Atlanta, Ballina, Singapore, or Costa Rica, but open to other CPS locations for the right candidate.
• Enjoy travel opportunities for benchmarking, design reviews, and extended periods at CPS sites and the new site constructions in India.
• Report directly to the CPS Manufacturing Engineering Senior Dire