Field Quality Director: Quality & Safety Leader

The Coca-Cola Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in the United States is seeking a Director, Field Quality to lead quality programs across North America operations, drive audit readiness, and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards. You will mentor regional teams, lead root-cause analysis, and champion data-driven quality improvements to safeguard product safety and brand trust across our network.

The role requires advanced technical leadership, HACCP/PCQI, and a track record of scaling quality systems in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• HACCP/PCQI Certification required.
• 8+ years of experience in quality and food safety in FMCG or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Experience implementing QA/QC and management systems (HACCP, GFSI, ISO9000/22000, SPC).
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Familiarity with digital quality/compliance systems (EtQ, SAP, SPC/InfinityQS).
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies preferred.
• Ability to travel 50–75% within North America.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical guidance for quality programs across assigned regions.
• Ensure facilities comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements; maintain audit readiness.
• Implement and maintain foundational quality systems per NAOU Quality requirements.
• Monitor regional quality metrics and consumer data to identify risks.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new products and packages.
• Deliver quality training programs to build plant-level expertise.
• Champion digital tools and data-driven approaches to improve quality performance.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional

Communication skills

Data-driven

Problem solving

Lean six sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

EtQ

SAP

SPC/InfinityQS

Job description

The Coca-Cola Company in the United States is seeking a Director, Field Quality to lead quality programs across North America operations, drive audit readiness, and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards. You will mentor regional teams, lead root-cause analysis, and champion data-driven quality improvements to safeguard product safety and brand trust across our network.

The role requires advanced technical leadership, HACCP/PCQI, and a track record of scaling quality systems in