Senior Manager, Warehouse and Production (Freestyle)

Job Description Summary:

It is an exciting time to work at The Coca-Cola Company We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation and design and marketing. Additionally, we are accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing consumer goods company by putting our people at the heart of our business and everything we do!

As our Senior Manager of Freestyle Warehouse and Production, you will lead end-to-end operations for the Freestyle manufacturing value stream, overseeing daily production execution, warehouse operations, inventory control, and distribution support. In the role, you ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance across production lines and warehousing activities while driving adherence to KORE quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ISO safety protocols.

This leader directs Supervisors and hourly associates, optimizes resource utilization, delivers operational KPIs (USLE, OEE, On-Time Delivery, Case Fill), and strengthens departmental performance through continuous improvement and cross-functional alignment with Quality, Supply Planning, Engineering, and Logistics.

Key Responsibilities and Position Related Duties

Production Leadership

• Lead execution of all Freestyle production activities to ensure consistent output and asset reliability.
• Ensure production lines operate according to safety standards, KORE requirements, and GMP expectations.
• Align labor, materials, and equipment to meet throughput and OEE targets.
• Partner with Maintenance and Engineering on downtime, root-cause analysis, and equipment performance.

Warehouse & Distribution Operations

• Oversee inbound/outbound warehouse activities including shipping, receiving, staging, and finished goods.
• Ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment by aligning manpower and inventory availability.
• Enforce warehouse safety, security, and compliance standards including CTPAT.
• Review customer orders and ensure proper equipment and warehouse utilization.

Inventory Management

• Direct all inventory control functions including cycle counting and SAP accuracy.
• Oversee material movements and SAP transactional integrity.
• Minimize obsolete inventory and support improvements in planning accuracy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors and hourly associates.
• Provide feedback, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster an inclusive culture grounded in safety and continuous improvement.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with KORE Quality Systems, GMP, ISO, OSHA, and regulatory policies.
• Conduct facility audits, safety inspections, and ensure preventive actions are implemented.
• Support quality deviation investigations and corrective actions.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean, 5S, and CI initiatives to drive performance improvements.
• Maintain warehousing and production procedures for efficiency and compliance.
• Evaluate and manage performance of OEM and logistics partners.
• Communicate operational KPIs to plant leadership.

Financial & Business Management

• Manage departmental expenses and budget targets.
• Use data and SAP reporting tools for decisions on productivity and cost.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of production, warehouse, or inventory management experience.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience preferred.
• Strong SAP proficiency.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and KORE standards.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• People Leadership & Coaching
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Warehouse & Production Management
• SAP Inventory & Materials Management
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Lean/5S/Continuous Improvement
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office proficiency

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:

$127,500 - $135,000

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.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

Yes

Job Posting End Date:

April 29, 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.

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