Plant Director, Beverage Manufacturing & Operations

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC in Philadelphia seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead all manufacturing activities at the Philadelphia Production Center.

This executive role provides strategic and operational leadership across Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective beverage production.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in beverage, food, or high-speed CPG environments.
• Minimum 5 years leading multiple manufacturing functions through managers and supervisors.
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.
• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Philadelphia manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with Liberty Coca-Cola's strategic objectives.
• Deliver plant performance against established safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity targets.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly operating reviews to drive operational excellence and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and Liberty Coca-Cola safety standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance leadership to maintain product integrity, consumer safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operations Leadership

Budgeting & Financial Acumen

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field

Master's Degree (MBA or Engineering discipline) is a plus

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Production Systems

Job description

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC in Philadelphia seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations to lead all manufacturing activities at the Philadelphia Production Center.

This executive role provides strategic and operational leadership across Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective beverage production.