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Manager Production -2nd shift

Coca-Cola
  • Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Autofill and Review
14 days ago

Job Description

Job Description Summary:

At The Coca‑Cola Company, we are driven by our purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. As a Production Manager in our Allentown, PA facility, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing operations that keep our beverages flowing to consumers. This role combines leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration to achieve performance goals while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

WhatYou’llDo for Us

  • Lead shift operations and ensure production plans are executed to deliver safety, quality, cost, and service standards.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams in scheduling, quality, and maintenance to meet daily production targets and operational goals.

  • Champion a culture of safety by driving adherence to workplace safety policies, addressing hazards, and ensuring all equipment meets operating standards.

  • Monitor manufacturing processes, conduct performance checks, and take corrective actions using standard operating procedures tomaintainconsistency and compliance.

  • Verify readiness of production lines during start-up and execute smooth product changeovers to optimize efficiency.

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, quality, and operational standards, including KORE and ISO requirements.

  • Review daily performance against key performance indicators and lead discussions on variances; create and track action plans for gap closure.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives byidentifyingroot causes of performance issues, implementing corrective measures, and fostering an environment of innovation.

  • Collaborate with maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and reliability, reducing downtime and unplanned disruptions.

  • Build strong, inclusive relationships with frontline team members by coaching, developing, and mentoring to strengthen capabilities and improve engagement.

  • Use digital tools and data analytics tomonitoroperations,identifytrends, and make data-informed process improvements.

  • Support sustainability and operational efficiency objectives by minimizing waste and optimizing resource utilization.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

  • 5years of production or manufacturing experience, including previous team leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated experience in driving operational performance across safety, quality, cost, and service metrics.

  • Ability to lead teams through change and continuous improvement using structured problem-solving approaches.

  • Strong technical aptitude withproficiencyin computer systems, databases, and production monitoring tools; digital fluency and data literacy are key.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and influence team members and partners.

  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment, process, and systems challenges using analytical reasoning.

  • Knowledge of quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing best practices.

  • Flexibility toworkvaried schedules aligned to business needs and manage shifts in a dynamic environment.

  • Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and empowered.

WhatWe’llDo for You

  • Provide opportunities to lead modernization initiatives thatleverageautomation, AI-enabled tools, and digital manufacturing practices.

  • Enable learning and skill development through structured programs focused on leadership, problem-solving, and operational excellence.

  • Offer a collaborative environment where ideas arevaluedand innovation is encouraged to advance production efficiency and sustainability.

  • Position youto make a meaningful impact on Coca‑Cola’s success by shaping processes that deliver quality products to consumers across the region.

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.

Skills:

Pay Range:

United States: 107,400 - 128,000 USD

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:

15

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.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Allentown

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

September 24, 2026

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAllentown, Pennsylvania
IndustryFood and Beverage Production
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Websitehttp://www.corinthcoke.com/employment

About Company

Corinth Coca-Cola currently operates in Corinth, Miss.; Tupelo, Miss; Lexington, Tenn.; and Jackson, Tenn. Upon the completion of its territory expansion, Corinth Coca-Cola will operate in five states and increase its headcount by almost 30% to approximately 450 associates. Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned Coca-Cola bottling and distribution company. Founded by Avon Kenneth Weaver and C.C. Clark in 1907 in Corinth, Miss., Weaver descendants continue to own and operate the company today. In addition to its headquarters in Corinth, Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Works currently has locations in Lexington, Tenn.; Jackson, Tenn.; and Tupelo, Miss. For more information, visit www.corinthcoke.com.

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Beveragesunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Systemsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Gap Closureunmatched
  • Geographyunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Literacyunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Requirementsunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Metricsunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Production Controlunmatched
  • Production Managementunmatched
  • Production Planningunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Resource Utilizationunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Startupunmatched
  • Supply Chainunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Systems Analysisunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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