Operational Excellence Manager - Edmonton

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking an Operational Excellence Manager for their Edmonton site. This role involves overseeing manufacturing lines, driving performance improvements, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial engineering and proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Structured career development

Annual performance-related pay bonus

Share scheme

Healthcare cover

Competitive pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Corporate discounts

Holiday buy/sell scheme

Free parking

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing performance improvement programs.
• Leadership experience in a continuous flow manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Operational Excellence roadmap applying the CCEP OE framework.
• Develop OE leadership, capability, and performance management.
• Collaborate with functional leads to perform gap analyses.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Operational Excellence Manager - Edmonton

Join to apply for the Operational Excellence Manager - Edmonton role at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.

Contract - Permanent

Benefits include: structured career development, annual performance-related pay bonus and reviews, share scheme, healthcare cover, competitive pension contributions, flexible benefits, corporate discounts including childcare vouchers, holiday buy/sell scheme, free parking, hot and cold drinks, subsidised canteen, excellent parental benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Team Overview: The GB Operational Excellence team supports performance improvement across all functions of Customer Service & Supply Chain at a national level, aligned with the CSSC One Supply Chain Strategy. The team fosters professional and personal development, leading the implementation of CCEP's approach to Operational Excellence to achieve Gold level in the central OE assessment.

Position Scope: This site-level role at Edmonton Manufacturing oversees 7 manufacturing lines, serving as the sole supplier for various CCEP portfolios. With over 300 employees, this position offers potential career growth within Edmonton and across other GB and European sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive the Operational Excellence roadmap applying the CCEP OE framework (Bronze, Silver, Gold levels).
• Develop OE leadership, capability, and performance management; lead focused improvement initiatives, projects, and frontline CI activities, measuring financial results.
• Collaborate with functional leads to perform gap analyses, develop action plans for autonomous maintenance, targeted improvements, productivity, QESH, and customer service standards; conduct audits and analyze trends.
• Lead the Technical Trainer team, advising on technical learning and planning, conducting, and following up on training and capability assessments.

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience implementing performance improvement programs (TPM, CI, Lean, Six Sigma).
• Leadership experience in a continuous flow manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and networks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Leadership qualities.

The closing date for applications is 27/05/25. Early applications are encouraged as the vacancy may close sooner if filled.