SENIOR DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL OPERATIONS – Pakistan at The Coca-Cola Company

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical operations, Supply chain management, Quality management, Risk management, Strategic planning, Leadership, Change management, Stakeholder management, Manufacturing, Capital investment governance, Food safety, Sustainability, Innovation delivery, Operational excellence, Continuous improvement, Digital enablement

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Job Description Summary: SENIOR DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL OPERATIONS – PAKISTAN & AFGHANISTAN REGION Focus, Scope & Impact This role covers Pakistan & Afghanistan Franchise operations and is accountable for key business indicators including volume, revenue, operating income, supply reliability, cost, quality, and sustainability performance. The role operates in a large, complex, and strategically important market with regional bottling partners, significant capacity footprint, and high growth as well as affordability dynamics. The incumbent works closely with the Franchise Leader of Pakistan & Afghanistan, Region Leadership Team, bottling partners, and regional/global Technical & Supply Chain stakeholders. The primary focus of the role is to lead end-to-end Technical, Innovation, and Supply Chain (TI&SC) operations for the region, ensuring alignment with global standards while tailoring execution to local market realities. Provide end-to-end technical leadership and execution support across all TI&SC functional areas for Pakistan operations, in close partnership with Franchise teams and bottling partners. Be accountable for business continuity, resilience, and risk management strategies, adapting global frameworks to the Pakistan operating environment. Partner with bottlers, concentrate plant, franchise leadership to ensure demand is met with the appropriate production capacity, network design, and supply flexibility. Drive strong governance of ingredients & primary packaging suppliers and continue to build their capability and capacity in line with regional plans Ensure strong governance and prioritization of capital investment (CAPEX), supply chain initiatives, and productivity programs aligned with region’s business needs. Lead and deploy technical franchise initiatives that set ambitious performance targets for bottling operations while ensuring disciplined execution. Monitor, analyze, and improve key performance metrics related to cost, efficiency, quality, food safety, sustainability, and system capacity. Drive the implementation and compliance of global standards and programs including Coca-Cola Requirements, food safety, QSE, sustainability, and innovation across Pakistan. Together with region Supply Chain lead, drive end‑to‑end supply chain improvement initiatives through digital enablement, and cross‑system collaboration. Serve as the primary technical interface for Pakistan & Afghanistan with Eurasia & Middle East operating unit and global Technical Operations teams, contributing to broader technical agenda and capability building. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead, coach, and develop the regional teams; set clear objectives and foster a strong performance-driven and safety-first culture. Build strong technical partnerships with bottling partners, concentrate plant, suppliers and enable effective best practice sharing across plants and the broader system. Ensure top-quartile performance across all technical functions including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and innovation delivery. Oversee planning and execution of major capital projects, line expansions, capability upgrades, and productivity initiatives in line with long-term business strategy. Maintain robust technical governance, ensuring full compliance with Company policies, Coca-Cola requirements, local regulatory standards, and international best practices. Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and digital/technical capability upgrades across suppliers, manufacturing and supply chain. Provide technical leadership, insight, and risk-based recommendations to support country business decisions, scenario planning, and issue resolution. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE University degree (preferably in engineering, technical, or supply chain fields). 15 years of relevant experience in technical operations, supply chain, and/or quality management, preferably in the beverage or FMCG industry. Prior experience in multinational environments and managing technical teams across multiple countries. Advanced knowledge of technical and supply chain standards, quality assurance systems, and risk management. Demonstrated leadership, change management, and communication skills. Fluent English required; additional fluency in local language (e.g. Urdu) is a strong plus. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to work across different markets and cultures. Skills: Location(s): Pakistan City/Cities: Lahore Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: April 30, 2026 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. The Coca-Cola Company is a global community of passionate employees who are refreshing the world and making a difference every day. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Director of Technical Operations is responsible for leading end-to-end technical, innovation, and supply chain operations for the Pakistan and Afghanistan region. This includes ensuring business continuity, managing capital investments, and driving operational excellence across bottling partners and suppliers.