Manager, Production

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Apopka

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

November 2, 2025

Shift:

Third Shift (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

This Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing the manufacture of products at our 24/5 flavor manufacturing facility, involving multiple steps and complex processes, to meet quality standards and customer demands in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.  The production Manager is responsible for building and supporting The Coca-Cola culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.  This position is responsible for ensuring that operational metrics are met by effectively leading a team of 8-10 associates. This is a second or third shift role with opportunity to progress to first shift.

What you’ll do for us

• Supervise and lead a team of 8–10 manufacturing associates, ensuring adherence to safety (including food safety), quality, GMP, and 5S standards.
• Facilitate training, conduct pre-shift meetings, assign tasks, and perform audits to maintain operational excellence.
• Manage people-related responsibilities: timekeeping, accountability, coaching, and engagement.
• Oversee Tier I & II corrective action investigations, collaborating across departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain intellectual property, enforce raw material inventory policies, and ensure ERP/SAP transaction accuracy.
• Review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain compliance with document control and retention policies.
• Initiate process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and productivity, including commercialization of new equipment/products.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate maintenance repairs for major machinery.
• Collect, track, and report key performance indicators for the production area.
• Serve as an internal auditor for ISO, KORE, and 5S requirements; ensure OSHA compliance and conduct safety audits.
• Identify and resolve operational roadblocks, fostering a collaborative, solution-focused environment.
• Follow procedures for isolating defective materials or hold product.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience in a similar supply chain role.
• Proficiency in MS Office; strong skills in Excel.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, GMP, and 5S.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Preferred: experience in food processing or pharmaceutical manufacturing; familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 compliance.
• Accountable for mission-critical team and process performance in alignment with plant goals.
• Influences cross-functional teams and aids leadership in resolving operational challenges.

Critical Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to translate business strategies into actionable operations plans.
• Experience making high-impact business decisions, often in collaboration with leadership.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic thinking with capacity for both long- and short-term planning.
• Proven track record of leading change and driving results.
• Accountable for mission-critical team and process performance in alignment with plant goals.
• Influences cross-functional teams and aids leadership in resolving operational challenges.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing plant with associated hazards and safety protocols.
• Multicultural, multi-departmental environment requiring adaptability.
• Occasional business travel may be required.

What we can do for you

• Iconic & Innovative Brands: Our portfolio represents over 250 products with some of the most popular brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife & Topo Chico.
• Expansive & Diverse Customers: We work with a diversified group of customers which range from retail & grocery outlets, theme parks, movie theatres, restaurants, and many more each day.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment s