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Director of Engineering-March 2024
Auburndale
Mar 29, 2026
About Director of Engineering

  Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. We strive to provide cutting-edge excellence in ingredients, innovation, design and marketing. This role will report to the Engineering Group Director for their assigned functional area and will be responsible to develop/manage capital strategy development and implementation for the assigned projects including product or package commercialization projects. This role will also be responsible for following the assigned project management methodology, reporting and tracking performance, schedule and cash flow of the projects and assist with technical support and leadership in beverage manufacturing systems, equipment and processes.

  Role Location: Central Florida

  Whether or not relocation benefits are provided will be discussed at the time of offer. In instances where relocation is provided, current mobility policies will apply. All policies are subject to amendment, revision, or discontinuance at the sole discretion of the Company.

  What You'll Do for Us

  Create capital strategies with plant(s)/platform/brand teams and communicates them to internal stakeholders and support teams.

  Develop and/or manages multi-year projects involving potentially multiple manufacturing facilities concurrently implementing project assignments and schedules.

  Develop project plans, estimate costs, coordinate vendors, and support execution of projects from conception through start-up and commissioning at agreed performance levels (time, cost, line performance, etc.).

  Deliver financial reporting of the project, capitalization of assets under construction (AUC), and final project close out.

  Work Focus - Communication & Collaboration

  Lead the development of capital plans -agreeing to programs, priorities, and timing with Supply Chain Teams.

  Manage regular communication routines with plant(s)/platform and support functions to insure alignment and awareness

  Collaborate with Quality, Safety, Environmental, Purchasing, Legal, Operational Excellence, and others to ensure appropriate internal checks and warm hand-offs in successful project execution.

  Analyze or develop, communicate and execute new strategic improvement opportunities based upon business knowledge.

  Work with Engineering Center of Excellence (COE) on the implementation of overall technical strategies, ensure all projects follow governance specifications and report on project auditing.

  Technical Knowledge

  Provide expertise in equipment, machinery operation, manufacturing, etc. for juice, thermal, food service, dairy, and aseptic platforms to ensure operating efficiencies at production sites.

  Lead and facilitate development of equipment solutions to support product and package initiatives.

  Lead stakeholders in finding Technical solutions for complex issues.

  Excellent verbal/written communication and influencing skills.

  Qualifications & Requirements

  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline; equivalent work experience considered.

  Master's Degree in Engineering or related discipline a plus.

  7+ years of manufacturing and engineering experience in beverage, food, aseptic, or dairy manufacturing environments required (other CPC experience considered).

  5-10 years of manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance experience in advanced processing environments such as Aseptic or Dairy applications a plus

  This role will primarily support operations and plants in the Central Florida region.

  Travel requirements will be 75% to 85%.

  What We Can Do for You

  Brand Reputation: We lead the beverage industry, with a portfolio featuring over 500 brands worldwide.

  Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.

  Large & Connected Network: Ability & exposure to cross-functional connected teams across the country & globe allow you to enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.

  Base Salary : $142,457 to $167,443

  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, are offered.

  Skills:

  Collaborative Leadership; Process Controls; Mechanical Engineering; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Supply Chain Processes; Computer-Aided Design (CAD); Risk Assessments; Process Engineering; Microsoft Office; Communication; Statistical Process Control (SPC); Quality Engineering; Manufacturing Analytics; Lean Six Sigma (LSS); Data Collections; Production Processes

  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 (https://www.coca-colacompany.com/about-us/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.

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