Director of Engineering Manufacturing Process, Packaging, and Infrastructure (Nutrition Portfolio)

Job Description Summary:

Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design, and marketing. This role is a hands-on project delivery leader responsible for executing capital engineering projects across manufacturing, packaging, and infrastructure. The Director will own end-to-end project execution, ensuring delivery of high-quality results on time, on budget, and with a strong on-site presence across company-owned and co-manufacturing facilities.

The position requires simultaneous management of multiple complex projects, driving urgency, accountability, and results across all phases of execution - from concept development through commissioning and stabilization.

Key responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, managing OEMs and integrators, and ensuring successful deployment of technical solutions that improve capability, capacity, and system performance across the network.

This role requires a significant amount of travel (60-80%). Therefore, the preference is to have the incumbent reside near major airports in Dallas, TX, St.Louis, MO or Chicago, IL.

What You’ll Do for Us 

• Lead full lifecycle project execution from concept, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup through operational handoff
• Drive on-site project leadership, ensuring strong field presence during critical installation, commissioning, and ramp-up phases
• Manage multiple concurrent capital projects, balancing priorities, resources, and timelines across a dynamic network
• Instill a high sense of urgency and accountability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting technical performance requirements
• Develop and control project scope, schedule, budget, and cash flow, proactively mitigating risks and resolving issues quickly
• Lead cross-functional execution teams (engineering, quality, operations, OEMs) to ensure alignment and rapid decision-making
• Own project governance and reporting, providing clear visibility on status, risks, and mitigation actions
• Ensure strong on-site execution standards, including contractor management, safety, installation quality, and commissioning readiness
• Drive rapid problem-solving and escalation management to maintain momentum during project execution
• Deliver operational readiness, ensuring successful startup, performance validation, and handoff to plant teams

Qualification & Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical)
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in a related food and beverage field 
• Advanced demonstrated Project Management skills (PMP certification preferred)
• Top skillsets required are Microsoft Applications, Project Management tools, & AutoCAD 
• Deep understanding of liquid processing systems and packaging equipment
• Thorough understanding of Capital/Expense budgeting with planned project cash flow and financial project analysis as well as total capital project execution.
• Travel requirements – 60% to 80%, primarily at producing locations.

What We Can Do for You 

• This highly visible role will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on Coca-Cola’s Nutrition Portfolio. 
• You will be a member of the Engineering Team that supports NAOU (North America Operating Unit) 
• The Coca-Cola Company is home to some of the most Iconic & Innovative Brands. 

Skills: 

Demonstrated Project Management, Budgeting & Cash Flow, Strong Communication (Written & Oral), Change Management, Continuous Improvement (CI), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO 14001, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma Processes, Microsoft Office, Production Management, Production Processes, Quality Control (QC), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 

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 to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola. 

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, 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.

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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 to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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