Location(s):

Ireland

City/Cities:

Ballina

Travel Required:

Relocation Provided:

Job Posting End Date:

January 31, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description Summary

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are dedicated to innovating and revolutionizing the way we conduct our business. Our passionate teams drive success by delivering value, growth, and fostering relationships with our partners and stakeholders. As a key member of the (Commercial Product Supply) CPS Digital Delivery Team, Manufacturing Execution System, Director, is empowered to lead and orchestrate efforts to implement and improve the MES in CPS. You will work collaboratively with cross functional business partners across the CPS network to understand business needs, identify digitization opportunities and help to deliver those opportunities with the support of Platform Services (IT) and the broader CPS Transformation, CPS Functional and CPS Operations teams. The position will oversee the MES Strategy and will be responsible for ensuring that each project connected with the MES is successfully implemented by providing a very strong Manufacturing Execution Layer within CPS IT/OT Architecture.

We seek an individual who is adept at building collaborative relationships, has a deep understanding of operations management and digital technologies, and can lead Agile project management to achieve our strategic goals.

What You'll Do for Us

Lead MES Strategy: Solution, Design, Functions, Data Models, Standardization and Implementation, delivering streamlined, digitized, and improved business processes and integration in an ISA-95 compliant architectureLead the backlog management for the MES in CPS as well as new functionalities needed to deliver new use cases such as SF to ERP Integration, Integration with Warehouse Management Solutions and automation of good movements, etc.Support CPS operational and functional leaders in their digitization initiatives by grasping their requirements, procedures and removing any obstacles to ensure solutions align with business needs, collaborating with the Platform Services (IT) and the broader CPS Transformation, CPS Functional and CPS Operations teams.Act as a liaison between application development/support and CPS Operations/Functions, translating business needs into application requirements and leading the technical implementation (TIP, Rollout, Support and Documentation), supported by the Manufacturing Transformation and Operational Excellence Team for the Roadmap, Change Management, Training and Impact EvaluationMonitor critical metrics to track successMonitor, within MES scope, technology trends, best practices, and external benchmarking to improve our processes and systems with a focus on simplification, standardization and automationDrive Strong Project Management Methodology, ensuring delivery in time of the requirements while ensuring the plant operations

Requirements & Qualifications

Master of Engineering degree or equivalent experienceSignificant experience (5 years+) with MES Design and Implementation as well as its integration with Shopfloor and ERPAutomation and Shopfloor Connectivity KnowledgeDeep understanding of ANSI/ISA-95 StandardsRelevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), Six Sigma, or specific MES vendor certifications is preferredPractical knowledge in operations, and process improvementProficiency with ERP Tools such as SAP S4/HanaGood verbal and written communication skills: Ability to engage and influence stakeholders, explain complex information clearly, and manage communication with external parties such as customers and vendors to foster collaboration and innovation, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives and project outcomesSkilled in managing Agile teams and implementing Agile project management methodologiesAbility to manage a portfolios of digital project initiatives, ensuring value realization by defining and tracking KPIsHigh competency in problem solving and designing innovative solutionsExpertise making recommendations for technology-driven business process improvements based on cost/benefit analysesExperience in monitoring and adopting emerging technology trends and implementing best practices to standardize and automate processesStrong decision-making abilities to choose the best technological solutions and approaches.Experience on greenfields implementations would be an advantage

Supply Chain Expertise Required

The role requires expertise in one or more of the following functions:

Production ExecutionQuality ManagementWarehouse ManagementTransportation ManagementPlant MaintenanceProcurementSupply Chain FinanceSales & Distribution

Additionally, an understanding of CPS Supply Chain processes and personnel, appropriate communication skills, and the ability to lead highly complex and cross-functional initiatives are essential

What We Can Do for You

Insight: Engages and partners with outside stakeholders which maximize the opportunities for competitive advantagesInspire the Organization: Develops and communicates a compelling and inspired vision of the future, uniting people to share and commit to the organization’s strategy and goalsResults Focus: Achieves results in compliance with the Corporate Business Principles, takes every opportunity to do more than expected

Skills:

Agile Methodology, Application Development, Business Processes, Business Value Creation, Change Management, Influencing, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement Plans, Project Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Strategic IT, Vendor Management

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.