Operational Excellence Manager - Edmonton

Coca-cola European Partners; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Operational Excellence Manager at their Edmonton Manufacturing site. This role focuses on driving performance improvements and developing operational capabilities within a dynamic team. You will implement industry-recognized approaches and lead initiatives that enhance productivity and quality standards. The position offers structured career development and a range of competitive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for growth in a well-established organization.

Benefits

Annual performance related pay bonus

Health Care Cover

Competitive pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Corporate discounts

Free parking

Free hot and cold drinks

Subsidised canteen

Excellent parental benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in performance improvement programs using TPM, CI, Lean, Six Sigma.
• Leadership in continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Operational Excellence roadmap using CCEP OE framework.
• Conduct gap analysis and prepare action plans for improvements.
• Lead the Technical Trainer team for training and capability development.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Operational Excellence Manager - Edmonton

Contract - Permanent

Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Share scheme + Health Care Cover + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts including childcare vouchers, holiday buy/sell scheme + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working

What you become part of:

The GB Operational Excellence team operate at a national level providing support for performance improvement across all functions of the Customer Service & Supply Chain function, in line with the CSSC One Supply Chain Strategy.

In support of our commitment to People Development, OE acts as a development function providing opportunities for professional and personal development to strengthen the CSSC talent pipeline.

The team leads the implementation of the CCEP approach to Operational Excellence to guide us on our path to achieving the Gold level of the central OE assessment.

The Operational Excellence team is structured into three areas with dedicated resources working with functional leads at BU and site level:

• Supply Chain Development: steering of the GB-wide Portfolio groups and deployment of the Aligned Portfolio Improvement plans, cross-functional projects and OE support for non-operational CSSC functions
• Industrial Performance: manufacturing, distribution, maintenance and QESH across all portfolio groups
• Operational Capability: skills development for operational teams, from frontline to management

This position will operate at a site level in our Edmonton Manufacturing site. Edmonton Operations has 7 manufacturing lines. And is sole supply of a number of CCEP’s portfolio. With over 300 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering, experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Edmonton and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations.

What to expect:

• Execute and drive the Operational Excellence roadmap for the site, applying the CCEP OE framework based on the Bronze, Silver, Gold levels
• Establish and develop OE leadership, capability and performance management; Focused Improvement, Projects, Frontline CI activities (covering systematic root cause and complex problem solving) and measuring real financial results arising from operational/process improvement projects
• Work with relevant functional leads and line managers to carry out gap analysis against the CCEP OE assessments: prepare and complete action plans for Autonomous Maintenance, targeted improvements, productivity, QESH and customer-service standards; complete audits and identify trends
• Lead the Technical Trainer team, providing advice on technical learning, and support the team to plan, conduct and follow up training and capability matrix for the site

Skills & Essentials:

• Previous experience of implementing performance improvement programs using industry-recognised approaches (TPM, CI, Lean, Six Sigma etc.)
• Leadership ability in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
• Previous experience of performance improvement methods

Ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a Team and Network
• Problem Solving skills
• Leadership skills

The closing date for applications is 27/05/25. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.