Job Description Summary:
We aretaking intentional steps forward, working with suppliers on recycled content, improving collection systems, creating new partnerships thateliminatewaste – all while improving our carbon footprint, one package at a time. We are revolutionizing the industry andthis role will be responsible forleading the implementation,management,and execution of the technical aspects of theproduct developmentstrategies for theregion. The qualified candidate will be solutions-oriented andpossessaneagerness to get ideas and projects implemented.You shouldbe able todemonstrate the ability to successfullyfinalizeprojectsand the ability towork in teams, manage conflicting interestsandexceptional communication skills.
WhatYou’llDo for Us
Leads technical aspects in the evaluation and implementation of new products and packages working withmarketdevelopment teamsandthebottlers.Develops the Business Planobjectivestogether and assures thetimelyexecution of the technical supporting activities.
Collaboratives work withbusinessunittechnical team in the execution ofinnovative technologies, processes,innovative packaging to introduce sparkling and stills products in the market andprovidestechnical operations support in the implementation of promotions and line extensions.
Assures continuity of supply of our current packages and brands, reviewing sales trends versusbottler andsupplier’scurrent productioncapacitiesand capabilities; ensurestimelyinfrastructure availability and plans execution,working with bottlers technical teams to sustain business growthregardingmanufacturing andlogistics.
Assures raw materials and packages supply to support sales growth, ensures supply continuity across end-to-end supply chain and, acts as enabler for system alignment to drive results.
Drives productivity initiatives across the system (bottlers, suppliers,FU),identifiesopportunities in the system to lower our products supply chain cost and influences in the implementation of practices to improve the affordability of our products.
Supports package and product quality, co-leads to minimize the risk to thecompany and thebrand,assuring the compliance of the technical policies in our bottler system, and influences thebottler to make theappropriate investmentand improve the human capabilities of their personnel in their operations.
Supports the accomplishment of Quality, Environmental, Safety standards by verifying performance and includingtimelyreviews of plans,programs,and corrective actions.
Leads the review of new product market performance and puts in place a plan to address any technical product issues and deliver business requirements.
Supports the development of project management skills within the team,organization andfacilitatesto ensure thesharing of best practices.
Qualification & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree inChemical Engineering, Food Science,Physics,or related field isrequired
4+ yearsof experiencein manufacturing engineering,in the field of product, packagingfora fast-moving consumer goods companyanddemonstraterecord of achievement in improving packaging and operations through Lean principles.
Experience in PackagingR&D (Research & Development)programs from concept to commercialization.
Demonstrate experience in project management,PMP (Project Management Professional)training or certification would be a plus
Must haveexperience fromproductconcept to launch,using a definedNPD (New Product Development)or change management process
Equipment specification, evaluation, and installation experience.
Must be self-motivated and team oriented, safety and quality minded, organized and detail oriented, effective oral and written communication skillsand an ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
What We Can DoforYou
Purpose Driven:Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
Global Connections:Allows you to develop, enhance andmaintainglobal connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
Community of Belonging:We’rean organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.
Skills:
Actionable Insights, Automation Engineering, Communication, Data Modeling, Leadership, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Copilot for Power BI, Microsoft Office, Process Engineering, Product DevelopmentPay Range: