Operational Excellence Manager

At The Coca‑Cola Company, we are dedicated to refreshing the world and making a difference by delivering loved brands and sustainable solutions to over a billion consumers every day. Our purpose drives innovation, quality, and continuous improvement across every part of our global system. As an Operational Excellence Manager at our Peterborough, Ontario manufacturing facility, you will play a critical role in strengthening our operations by embedding a culture of continuous improvement and process reliability. This role partners across supply chain, production, quality, and operational teams to unlock efficiencies that enable growth, sustainability, and excellence in execution. 

You will leverage proven Operational Excellence methodologies, advanced problem‑solving skills, and a focus on people's development to enhance productivity, elevate performance, and foster engagement throughout the plant. If you are passionate about applying Lean principles and fostering a high‑performance mindset in a fast‑paced, consumer driven environment, this is an opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact within one of the world’s most recognizable and respected brands. 

 What You’ll Do for Us 

• Champion the deployment of Lean and Continuous Improvement, and World Class Manufacturing across the Peterborough manufacturing site to create sustainable Operational Excellence.  

• Facilitate workshops, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping sessions to identify performance gaps and implement measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, and cost. 

• Lead the development and execution of the site’s continuous improvement roadmap aligned with enterprise productivity goals and local operational priorities. 

• Coach and mentor plant associates on problem‑solving tools, standard work practices, and waste elimination strategies to build team capability and engagement. 

• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in supply chain, quality, and planning to ensure optimization of end‑to‑end processes and material flows. 

• Utilize data analytics and reporting systems to track performance against key metrics, communicate progress, and escalate barriers that require leadership support. 

• Drive adoption and integration of digital tools and process simplification initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision‑making on the shop floor. 

• Partner with the regional Operational Excellence network to share best practices, benchmark processes, and harmonize improvement standards. 

• Ensure all process improvement activities meet compliance, safety, and environmental requirements while supporting sustainability objectives in manufacturing. 

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where all associates are encouraged to contribute ideas for continuous improvement. 

Requirements & Qualifications 

• Bachelor's in engineering, Supply Chain, Business, related discipline, or equivalent work experience  

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain roles with proven results in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar Operational Excellence methodologies. 

• Formal Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred; demonstrated hands‑on application of continuous improvement tools required. 

• Familiarity with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles and related performance systems are strongly preferred. 

• Practical experience facilitating Kaizen events, managing cross‑functional projects, and implementing standard work practices. 

• Advanced data literacy with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Experience using analytics platforms for KPI tracking. 

• Exposure digital manufacturing systems and an understanding of how emerging technologies can accelerate operational improvements. 

• Strong communication and influence skills with the ability to engage and energize diverse teams at all organizational levels. 

• Knowledge of change management principles and the ability to support cultural transformation initiatives within a plant environment. 

• Continuous learner mindset with demonstrated curiosity and resilience in dynamic operational settings.