Production Coordinator - Night Shift

The Coca-Cola Company; Florida; On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coca-Cola Company in Auburndale, FL is seeking a Production Coordinator to help manage daily beverage production, ensure quality and safety, and collaborate across operations, maintenance, and quality teams. You will train staff, review process requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in production coordination, knowledge of beverage processes, and ERP experience (SAP).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production or manufacturing with coordination responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of beverage production processes and basic chemistry parameters.
• Familiarity with ERP environments (e.g., SAP) and digital production tracking systems.
• Strong ability to interpret machine alarms and deviations with problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily beverage production batches based on lab specs and schedules to prepare consumables and finished goods for shipment.
• Monitor parameters like brix, acidity, pH, carbonation, and taste to ensure product standards.
• Track production performance and ensure process compliance; address deviations with quality and technical teams.
• Collaborate with product development to review process requirements and highlight non-conformities.
• Provide training on pilot equipment and production best practices to build team capability.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality to troubleshoot issues and improve reliability.
• Support the plant reliability program by capturing data and reporting outcomes.
• Serve as training lead for new employees on safety, processes, lean principles, and production systems.
• Align daily priorities with management and support strategic production goals across shifts.
• Maintain production documentation and records; ensure they are complete and retrievable.
• Support compliance by updating standards and requirements for evolving regulatory and customer needs.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

English language

Forklift license

Group problem solving

High lift

Leadership

Machine operations

Mathematics

Mechanical aptitude

Writing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Summary:

At The Coca‑Cola Company, every bottle represents our dedication to quality, innovation, and efficiency. As a Production Coordinator in our Auburndale facility, you’ll help ensure smooth operations and product excellence within our manufacturing process. This role connects production performance with cross‑functional teamwork—driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement to support Coca‑Cola’s mission to refresh the world and make a difference.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Coordinate daily beverage production batches based on lab specifications and schedules, supporting accurate preparation and timely completion of consumables and finished goods for shipment.
• Monitor essential beverage parameters including brix, acidity, pH, carbonation, and taste, ensuring alignment with product standards.
• Track production performance and maintain process compliance with quality and safety specifications, addressing deviations through corrective collaboration with quality and technical teams.
• Partner with product development teams to review process requirements, clarify production steps, and highlight non‑conformities for swift resolution.
• Provide training and operational guidance on pilot equipment and production best practices, building team capability in process consistency and standard work.
• Work cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality stakeholders to troubleshoot process issues and improve production reliability.
• Facilitate the plant reliability program by capturing performance data, maintaining tracking systems, and reporting on reliability outcomes.
• Serve as a training lead for new employees, conducting classes on plant safety, processes, lean principles, and production systems.
• Collaborate with management to align daily priorities and support strategic production goals across teams and operational shifts.
• Manage and maintain production documentation and records so that they are complete, secure, and easily retrievable.
• Support compliance efforts by updating standards, specifications, and requirements to meet evolving regulatory, customer, and new product development needs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED requiredor equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience within a production or manufacturing environment with responsibility for coordination or operational support.
• Working proficiency in beverage production processes, basic chemistry parameters, and industrial food hygiene principles.
• Familiarity with ERP environments (such as SAP) and digital systems used for production tracking and quality management.
• Demonstrated technical competency in brix, acidity, pH, and carbonation analysis.
• Ability to interpret and respond effectively to machine alarms or deviations using sound problem‑solving techniques.
• Forklift and Hi‑Lift certification or willingness to obtain certification promptly.
• Proven ability to perform in high‑volume production environments with a focus on safety, quality, and operational success.
• Strong digital literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneNote, and quality systems such as Infinity.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively partner across departments and coordinate activities between technical, operational, and management teams.

What We’ll Do for You

• Enable growth and learning through access to development programs such as Coke University and technical learning platforms to deepen your manufacturing expertise.
• Provide an inclusive and innovative workplace where continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety are celebrated as part of our daily performance culture.
• Offer opportunities to expand cross‑functional skills and partnerships that contribute to the broader success of Coca‑Cola’s North America product operations.
• Support your professional development in a global organization that values people, purpose, and progress—empowering you to grow alongside our production excellence journey.

The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company’s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, English Language, Forklift License, Group Problem Solving, High Lift, Leadership, Machine Operations, Mathematics, Mechanical Aptitude, Writing

Pay Range:

United States: 64,397 - 78,707 USD

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.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Auburndale

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

November 17, 2026

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.