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Engineering & Master Plan NA Director
The Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta · On-site Full-time Executive Yesterday
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Quick‑look executive summary of the posting
Role: Senior Director, Engineering & Master Plan – CPS North America
Location: Cidra, Puerto Rico (relocation provided)
Reporting to: CPS Engineering leadership (member of NA Leadership Team)
Core Responsibilities
- Enterprise Leadership – Shape NA strategy, drive long‑term capability building, and champion transformation initiatives.
- CAPEX Governance – Own a $20‑40 M annual portfolio; ensure disciplined project execution, safety/quality compliance, and transparent reporting.
- Automation & Digital Transformation – Define and roll out a secure, scalable automation roadmap that fuels data‑driven decision making.
- Master‑Plan Program – Lead a 5‑10‑year supply‑capability plan, conduct gap analyses, develop investment scenarios, and embed the plan into annual business planning.
- Collaboration & Benchmarking – Partner with Lighthouse sites, global Transformation & OE teams, and external engineering partners; bring best‑in‑class practices and emerging tech into NA operations.
- People Leadership – Build a high‑performance engineering/automation team, drive succession planning, and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s (Industrial/Production/Chemical/Food Engineering); MBA + preferred.
- 15+ years in senior ops/engineering roles (e.g., Ops Director, Engineering & Maintenance Director, OE & Digitalization Director).
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Proven track record managing multi‑million‑dollar CAPEX portfolios, leading automation/digital initiatives, and delivering master‑plan roadmaps.
- Deep knowledge of Lean/Operational Excellence, SAP‑S/4, GMP, food‑safety, and new‑technology adoption in food/beverage manufacturing.
Desired Soft Skills
Strategic thinker, change‑agent, strong communicator at all levels, resilient under uncertainty, collaborative leader, innovative problem‑solver.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Production, Chemistry Engineer, of Foods, or similar graduation
- +15 yearsof experience in the position or similar areas as: Operations Director, Engineering & Maintenance Director, OE & Digitalization Director
- Bilingual (English-Spanish)
- Operations knowledge
- Financial management
- SAP-S4 knowledge
- Operational Excellence - Lean Manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Production Process Optimization
- New Technologies/Automation
- Food Safety
- Warehouse Management
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Additional Fundamental / Personal Skills:
- Cope and perform under uncertainty
- Strategic Thinking
- People and Customer oriented
- Changes Management
- Structured Problem Solving
- Adjustment /Flexibility
- Assertive Communication in all levels or the organization
- Team Leadership
- Innovation
- Self-Development
- Negotiation
Responsibilities
- The CPS North America Engineering & Master Plan Program Senior Director plays a critical role in shaping the future of the organization by leading the Engineering, Automation, and Master Plan programs across CPS North America
- This role is accountable for the development and execution of the CPS NA Master Plan, the annual Capital Expenditures (CapEx) portfolio, and the Automation strategy to ensure longterm supply capability aligned with the company's strategy and vision
- The role drives strategic alignment by translating CPS NA business objectives into integrated, actionable investment and capability roadmaps
- This includes identifying key problem statements, proposing innovative and scalable solutions, and ensuring strong alignment across CPS NA functions through the annual business planning process
- The Senior Director plans and executes an annual capital investment portfolio typically ranging from USD 20-40 million, ensuring disciplined governance, value creation, and delivery excellence
- Serve as a member of the CPS North America Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise strategy, longterm capability building, and transformation initiatives
- Capital Projects & CAPEX Governance
- Own and manage the CPS North America CAPEX portfolio across all projects, ensuring disciplined governance, value creation, cost optimization, and alignment with CPS Engineering standards
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all capital projects, ensuring full compliance with company requirements related to
- Safety, Quality, Technology, Financial Controls (SPP), and all applicable regulatory, legal, and governmental standards
- Provide transparent and timely reporting of project progress, risks, and financial performance to CPS Engineering and CPS NA leadership
- Partner with Manufacturing and PQA teams to support process validation for new technologies, equipment, and production lines
- Lead final commissioning and handover of all CPS North America projects, ensuring operational readiness and full financial and technical closure
- Automation Strategy & Digital Transformation
- Define and execute the CPS North America Automation strategy, ensuring infrastructure, systems, and solutions are aligned with company standards and longterm digital transformation objectives
- Lead crossfunctional teams to deploy scalable, secure, and futureready automation solutions that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and datadriven decisionmaking
- Master Plan Program Execution
- Partner with CPS NA leadership and key stakeholders to validate and translate strategic objectives into a5-10 year Master Planthat ensures longterm supply capability and competitiveness
- Communicate Master Plan strategy, priorities, and progress clearly to all relevant stakeholders
- Current State & Gap Analysis
- Lead comprehensive assessments of current processes, technology, infrastructure, and layouts to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Ensure gaps are addressed through structured, prioritized Master Plan initiatives
- Capital Investment Scenarios
- Develop and evaluate alternative scenarios for plant growth, optimization, and modernization
- Master Plan Governance
- Ensure the Master Plan is fully documented, governed, and integrated into annual business planning
- Conduct regular reviews and updates to adapt to business changes, market demand, and strategic shifts
- Identify all Master Plan stakeholders and lead a robust Change Management process
- Maintain updated risk assessments and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory, KORE, and company standards
- Collaboration, Benchmarking & Partnerships
- Build strong connections with other CPS plants, Lighthouse sites, and global teams (Transformation, Operational Excellence, Engineering) to share best practices and accelerate learning
- Benchmark externally to capture industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative execution models
- Select and manage strategic engineering and execution partners to deliver detailed engineering, automation, and project execution for all approved initiatives
- Lead and develop the Engineering and Automation organizations, including Project Managers, Technicians, and the Strategic Project Director role responsible for futurefocused, highimpact initiatives
- Build a highperformance, highly engaged team culture focused on accountability, technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation
- Drive capability development, succession planning, and engagement to ensure CPS NA has the engineering and automation talent required for future growth
- Prepare and present capital investment proposals to CPS Engineering leadership, considering key drivers such as capacity expansion, technology upgrades, layout optimization, resilience, and safety risk reduction
- Lead preparation of all documentation required for CAPEX approval
Benefits
health insurancedental insurancevision insurance
Skills
AutomationChange ManagementChemical EngineeringData AnalysisDigital TransformationEngineeringFood SafetyGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)InnovationLean ManufacturingNegotiationOperations ManagementProduction EngineeringProduction Process OptimizationQuality AssuranceSAPStrategic ThinkingTeam LeadershipWarehouse Management
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