Director, Contract Manufacturing (CoMan)

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Remote

Travel Required:

26% - 50%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

October 30, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

The Coca-Cola Company. Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation and design and marketing. It’s an exciting time to work in The Coca-Cola Company’s flagship market – Coca-Cola North America. We’re accelerating our momentum as the fastest-growing large consumer goods company in North America by putting people at the heart of our business and everything we do!

As a Director of Contract Manufacturing (CoMan) you will report to the Senior Director, CoMan, and oversees all aspects of the regional relationships between The Coca‑Cola Company and designated contract manufacturers. This role serves as a key leader in negotiating, executing, and managing manufacturing contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with all requirements. Responsibilities include end-to-end supply chain oversight to proactively address operational issues related to production, quality, transportation, and warehousing. The Director also plays an integral role in supporting innovation initiatives, from strategic planning and on‑site implementation to the successful, on‑time launch of new products. Additionally, this position leads monthly business performance reviews, leveraging data and insights to drive continuous process improvement and operational excellence.

*Successful Candidate will reside in the Region for which they will provide support. Location options are:

1. Auburndale, FL

2. Canada or the Northeast

3. Texas or Michigan 

Function Specific Activities

• Develop and analyze key performance metrics including consumer complaints, order fulfillment rates, budget variances, and production attainment — to identify deviations from business plans using standardized systems and proven problem‑solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to conduct Annual Letter Settlement investigations, ensuring alignment and resolution with contract manufacturing partners.
• Monitor and optimize supply chain performance, tracking line attainment and implementing corrective action plans as necessary to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead monthly management routines and quarterly business reviews, partnering with Procurement to oversee contract management, negotiations, and renewals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical discipline preferred.
• 7+ years of supply chain operations experience, preferably in the consumer-packaged goods industry.
• Working knowledge of the Coca-Cola system is a plus.
• Project Management and change management skill development needed.
• Up to 50% travel.

Technical/Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Analytical, Problem solving, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Relationship Management, Project Management, Financial Acumen, Negotiation skills.

What We'll Do for You

• Empower you to make an impact on our global operations, ensuring that our products reach millions of consumers worldwide.
• Provide a stimulating environment that promotes your professional development and exposure to cutting-edge supply chain technologies and trends.
• Nurture a culture of innovation where your input directly shapes our operational strategies, driving sustainability and efficiency across the Coca-Cola network.
• Guarantee a diverse work atmosphere that fosters collaboration and inclusive thinking, essential for creative problem-solving and strategic decision-making.

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:

Pay Range:

$137,000 - $161,000

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.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

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.