Plant Manager Peterborough Canada (Dairy & Juice, Senior Director Level Role)

Coca-Cola; Markham; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola seeks a Plant Senior Director to oversee operations at a key manufacturing facility in Ontario. The role encompasses leadership in production, safety, and compliance while driving strategic initiatives. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in manufacturing and a strong educational background in relevant fields. Join a company committed to refreshing the world and nurturing an inclusive culture as you lead a high-performing team.

Benefits

Full range of medical benefits

Financial benefits

Continuous learning culture

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• 5+ years' experience in leadership roles for aseptic beverage processing/Fluid Milk or Juices required.
• Experience managing multimillion-dollar capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations including juice, dairy manufacturing, and warehousing.
• Develop and execute business plans in line with objectives.
• Foster a safety-focused environment and promote operational excellence.

Skills

Influencing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Location(s):

Canada

City/Cities:

Peterborough

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

Yes

Job Posting End Date:

June 27, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

The Plant Senior Director is responsible for leading the site operations including juice, dairy manufacturing and warehousing. This role is responsible for overall management & leadership of the plant operations, overseeing and managing various operational aspects such as safety, quality, production, maintenance, HR/Admin & warehousing for 24/7 manufacturing facility producing Minute Maid and Fairlife products at Peterborough, Ontario. The incumbent will provide leadership and directs strategy to execute plant’s strategic plans while meeting compliance. The leader will be responsible for ensuring and improving the overall site performance, productivity and operational compliance of the facility. This is an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities and Position-Related Functions

• Develop and execute 1-year and 3-year business plans in line with national/regional/local objectives, including strategy, process, and program development.
• Motivate, direct, coach, and develop a diverse, high-performing leadership team to meet goals and build organizational capability.
• Effectively communicate plant goals and objectives across all levels of the organization, ensuring alignment on relevant performance data.
• Review business results regularly and work with plant personnel to optimize supply chain performance.
• Foster a safety-focused environment and promote an engaged safety culture.
• Ensure proactive, transparent, and timely communication to stakeholders regarding potential gaps or issues.
• Cultivate a culture that values operational excellence through continuous process improvement.
• Adopt and share best practices from within and outside the company.
• Demonstrate behaviors necessary for effective change implementation.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company specifications and customer expectations.
• Meet the needs and service requirements of both internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies.
• Represent the company responsibly in community affairs and maintain environmentally sustainable efforts.
• Oversee budget preparation, planning, and financial performance monitoring to ensure facility meets or exceeds budgetary commitments.
• Analyze reports and recommend operational activities to achieve optimal performance and annual key performance indicators.
• Lead site audits process and drive compliance with ISO and KORE standards
• Develop partnership with finance, marketing, supply chain services and labor relations for business growth and governance

Education and/or Experience

• 10+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• 5+ years' experience in leadership roles for value added aseptic beverage processing/Fluid Milk or Juices required
• Bachelor’s Degree; Engineering, Food Science, Dairy Science, Science required, with proven knowledge of beverage manufacturing, dairy knowledge is highly desirable
• Experience leading and managing Multi million dollars capital projects required
• Experience working in a unionized environment preferred
• Experience working under manufacturing operating models based on KPIs, Continuous Improvement tools, Quality Tools and Gap Closure Action Plans
• Leadership experience within complex manufacturing facilities
• Working knowledge of Food Safety Principles, CFIA/PMO/OMAFRA/DFO/local and other regulations an asset
• Ability to implement fundamental TQM and Lean Manufacturing principals across the operations
• Good Understanding of GMPs, CIP operations, functionality and chemistry
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated leadership experience and success working in a fast-paced environment, managing 24/7 operations
• Understanding of key business drivers for gauging effectiveness and performance of groups and suppliers
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office
• Business acumen and strategic problem-solving abilities
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Skills:

Influencing

Pay Range:

$180,000 - $210,000

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.

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.