Production Operations Lead - Safety & Excellence

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC seeks an Assistant Production Manager to provide high-level leadership for manufacturing operations across multiple production lines. The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and deep experience in manufacturing to supervise supervisors and drive operational excellence.

Candidates should demonstrate a track record of improving performance, implementing GMP standards, and leading cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with 3+ years in management experience.
• Proven track record of improving manufacturing performance and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing automation systems and data analytics.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure while managing day-to-day operations.
• Knowledge of quality and food safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with manufacturing software systems i.e. SAP.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads and Champions workplace safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Reviews safety incidents and near-misses.
• Enforce and implement GMP and PPE standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of HAZMAT, SDS, EPA, FDA, and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility using 5S principles.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals and objectives
• Manage multiple production supervisors and their respective teams
• Meet production targets, KPIs, quality standards, safety goals, and performance metrics for the entire manufacturing operation
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, engagement, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide development opportunities for supervisory staff
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Analyze production data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Lead major continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects
• Oversee root cause analysis for major quality or production issues

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC seeks an Assistant Production Manager to provide high-level leadership for manufacturing operations across multiple production lines. The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and deep experience in manufacturing to supervise supervisors and drive operational excellence.

Candidates should demonstrate a track record of improving performance, implementing GMP standards, and leading cross-functional teams.