Job Description
The Coca‑Cola Company, a global leader in the beverage industry, is seeking a strategic and results‑oriented Senior Manager to oversee Third‑Party Variety Pack Operations across the supply chain.
We work with trusted co‑packers and manufacturing partners to deliver high‑quality, innovative variety packs that delight our customers and consumers. In this role, you will provide both operational and strategic leadership — ensuring third‑party facilities meet production, quality, sustainability, and cost targets, while driving continuous improvement and future‑focused innovation.
What You Will Do
Third‑Party Variety Pack Co‑Manufacturer Leadership
Lead relationships and performance of all variety pack co‑manufacturers and Variety Pack third‑party operations, ensuring quality, service, cost, and capacity targets are met.
Serve as the senior escalation point and drive long‑term partnership strategies that expand capability and operational flexibility.
Drive the planning and delivery of Variety Pack sourcing and supply plan through the Co-man partners with support from adjacent functional stakeholders.
Support the strategic capacity and capability building for variety Pack supply across NA OU Supply chain
Conduct strategic site reviews to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Warehouse Center of Excellence
Lead the Warehousing Center of Excellence focused on standardizing best practices, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent performance across the network.
Drive innovation in warehouse processes, automation, materials flow, and systems to increase throughput, accuracy, and sustainability.
Direct productivity initiatives across both warehouse and variety pack operations, with emphasis on waste reduction, labor optimization, and improved asset utilization.
Partner with engineering, planning, and packaging teams to introduce operational improvements and support growth of the variety pack portfolio.
Performance Management & Reporting
Steward development of standardized KPIs, metrics, and reporting dashboards for variety pack and warehouse operations to enable data‑driven performance management.
Provide senior leadership with regular updates on VP production performance, warehouse performance, cost drivers, and strategic initiatives.
Canada Freestyle Operations
Oversee Canada Freestyle Pick/Pack operations and replenishment processes, ensuring service level adherence and alignment with broader North American supply chain strategies.
Quality, Compliance & Risk
Ensure all partner operations meet Coca‑Cola quality standards, food safety requirements, and regulatory obligations while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Financial & Contract Governance
Manage operational budgets, cost‑to‑serve analysis, and financial performance for the variety pack warehouse network.
Support commercial negotiation strategy with VP co‑manufacturers to optimize cost, flexibility, and long‑term value.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Packaging Science, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing operations, Logistics, Co‑packing, or Packaging supply chain management; experience with variety pack production strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage external partners for measurable performance improvements.
Strong understanding of manufacturing financials and cost optimization in packaging operations.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in a production or co‑packing environment.
Knowledge of food safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance standards.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work with a supply chain organization committed to sustainability, social impact, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Access to a diverse, global network of manufacturing partners and internal experts in packaging innovation.
Professional development programs and opportunities to drive impactful change in packaging operations.
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.
Pay Range:$137,000 - $164,000
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.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30
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.
We work with trusted co‑packers and manufacturing partners to deliver high‑quality, innovative variety packs that delight our customers and consumers. In this role, you will provide both operational and strategic leadership — ensuring third‑party facilities meet production, quality, sustainability, and cost targets, while driving continuous improvement and future‑focused innovation.
What You Will Do
Third‑Party Variety Pack Co‑Manufacturer Leadership
Lead relationships and performance of all variety pack co‑manufacturers and Variety Pack third‑party operations, ensuring quality, service, cost, and capacity targets are met.
Serve as the senior escalation point and drive long‑term partnership strategies that expand capability and operational flexibility.
Drive the planning and delivery of Variety Pack sourcing and supply plan through the Co-man partners with support from adjacent functional stakeholders.
Support the strategic capacity and capability building for variety Pack supply across NA OU Supply chain
Conduct strategic site reviews to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Warehouse Center of Excellence
Lead the Warehousing Center of Excellence focused on standardizing best practices, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring consistent performance across the network.
Drive innovation in warehouse processes, automation, materials flow, and systems to increase throughput, accuracy, and sustainability.
Direct productivity initiatives across both warehouse and variety pack operations, with emphasis on waste reduction, labor optimization, and improved asset utilization.
Partner with engineering, planning, and packaging teams to introduce operational improvements and support growth of the variety pack portfolio.
Performance Management & Reporting
Steward development of standardized KPIs, metrics, and reporting dashboards for variety pack and warehouse operations to enable data‑driven performance management.
Provide senior leadership with regular updates on VP production performance, warehouse performance, cost drivers, and strategic initiatives.
Canada Freestyle Operations
Oversee Canada Freestyle Pick/Pack operations and replenishment processes, ensuring service level adherence and alignment with broader North American supply chain strategies.
Quality, Compliance & Risk
Ensure all partner operations meet Coca‑Cola quality standards, food safety requirements, and regulatory obligations while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Financial & Contract Governance
Manage operational budgets, cost‑to‑serve analysis, and financial performance for the variety pack warehouse network.
Support commercial negotiation strategy with VP co‑manufacturers to optimize cost, flexibility, and long‑term value.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Packaging Science, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing operations, Logistics, Co‑packing, or Packaging supply chain management; experience with variety pack production strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage external partners for measurable performance improvements.
Strong understanding of manufacturing financials and cost optimization in packaging operations.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in a production or co‑packing environment.
Knowledge of food safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance standards.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work with a supply chain organization committed to sustainability, social impact, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Access to a diverse, global network of manufacturing partners and internal experts in packaging innovation.
Professional development programs and opportunities to drive impactful change in packaging operations.
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.
Pay Range:$137,000 - $164,000
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.
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director, Warehouse Variety Pack position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Whitestone offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.