Hybrid Senior Manager, Variety Pack Ops

at The Coca-Cola Company

• Job title: Senior Manager, Variety Pack Ops
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $114,000 - $139,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Whitestone, United States

About the role

• Senior Manager overseeing Third‑Party Variety Pack Operations at Coca‑Cola Company. Leading operational performance initiatives and managing third-party partner relationships within the beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and operational performance of third‑party variety pack co‑packers to deliver agreed production volumes, quality standards, and service levels.
• Serve as the primary liaison for escalation and resolution of production or quality issues between co‑packers and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with third‑party partners to ensure ongoing improvement in key metrics.
• Collaborate with supply planning teams to coordinate supply across co-manufacturing variety pack and third-party variety pack operations to meet product mix and delivery timelines.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to introduce packaging innovations and improve process capabilities.
• Ensure all third‑party operations meet Coca‑Cola product quality standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Quality and Food Safety teams to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply Chain Finance to prepare annual budgets, track performance, and manage cost drivers.
• Support contractual negotiations with co‑packers to optimize terms, production flexibility, and service levels.
• Embed sustainability goals into variety pack operations, including packaging material optimization, recycling initiatives, and energy‑efficient production methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Packaging Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, co‑packing, or packaging supply chain management; experience with variety pack production strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and manage external partners for measurable performance improvements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing financials and cost optimization in packaging operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies in a production or co‑packing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position is offered.
• Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15