Sr Director Plant at CONA Services

Zionsville, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Experience, Food Industry Knowledge, Leadership Capabilities, Continuous Improvement, P&L Accountability, Sustainability Practices, Problem Solving, Project Management, Change Management, Team Collaboration, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Time Management, Supplier Management, Technical Skills, Behavioral Skills

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Requisition ID: 239368 Locations: Indianapolis Click here to experience a Day in the Life of our Teammates! Uncap Your Potential at America's Largest Coca-Cola Bottler — Pour Your Passion into Purpose! We're more than beverages—we're building meaningful careers and vibrant communities. Join our team where your talent meets purpose, and every teammate directly shapes our success. Career Growth: Clear pathways to advance and develop your career Competitive Benefits: 401(k) match + health coverage + employee stock purchase plan Purpose-Driven: Create meaningful impact in the communities you serve Professional Development: Dedicated training + personalized mentorship Join us - your refreshing new chapter starts here!Job Overview The Senior Director Plant is accountable for leading total plant operations. Provide day-to-day leadership for the manufacturing team and is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the work of the Production, Maintenance, Management Systems, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Facility Maintenance functions. This position manages all elements within the site to maximize plant efficiencies, grow high performance work teams to produce the highest quality products while managing resources in a cost-effective manner. Additionally, this role progresses the site maturity to meet all external regulatory requirements e.g. OSHA/FDA/EPA/Wastewater permits at Local, State, Federal mandates and KORE/CCCI policies. The Senior Director Plant manage and implement change to ensure continuous process improvement and collaborates with counterparts in Transportation, Distribution Centers, Sales, Engineering, Production Scheduling, and Product Supply to ensure Customer Satisfaction. Senior Director Plant is responsible for case Volume over 25 million annual cases; COGS over $20 million annually; multiple production lines requiring lifecycle support; onsite blow molding operations/advanced manufacturing Controls architecture; functional P&L; key operating results for Personnel Safety, Quality, Environmental, Food Safety, Cost, SOX compliance requirements, Internal Audit, Customer Service, Innovation, and Associate Engagement; off-site 509 warehouse operations or future automated warehouse operations. The Senior Plant Director may have an Operations Director or Plant Director direct report. Duties & Responsibilities Maintain accountability for operational effectiveness by demonstrating organizational leadership using independent discretion to create and achieve long-term and short-term stategic and tactical plans for mulitple automated production lines within the plant guided by broad policies, objectives, and standards Possess strong people leadership capabilities to ensure optimal team performance with a keen focus on providing excellent service to our internal and external customers. Recruit, retain, develop, and engage teammates through effective performance management, coaching, and training. Champion the CCCI Sense of Belonging (Seat At The Table) framework to create a positive work environment for all team members Partner with internal and external stakeholders through the ownership and development of plans for promoting team collaboration. Build, motivate and lead cross-functional teams across the organization to achieve established corporate goals. Conduct regular cadence of meetings and intentional interaction with business partners in Product Supply, Red Classic, Warehousing, Safety, Risk, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Engineering, Corporate Quality, Bottler Sales Implement continuous improvement methods while maintaining customer focus and embody company purpose and values to inspire servant leadership Ensure product and package quality standards are met to exceed customer and consumer expectations and protect CCCI's and Coca-Cola system image and brands Drive P&L accountability through the site by reducing expense, recommending capital allocations, and managing labor budgets productively to support CCCI's budgeting, cost-related decision-making, and long-term financial planning Encourage sustainability practices with particular emphasis on water conservation, energy management, and recycling best practices. Strong liaison with Public Affairs, Community and Communication (PACC)/Government Relations to highlight CCCI strategic imperative to enable unencumbered social license to operate Provide a safe work environment for employees to reduce costs assiciated with injuries and illnesses and avoid employee-relations issues Demonstrated strength in complex conceptual understanding and leading/influence change Create effective Supplier Management to ensure high quality raw materials and services are experienced. Lead Partnership meetings in conjunction with Procurement and Engineering to engender Continious Improvement Use problem solving techniques to optimize yields, reduce waste and reduce process variation. Demonstrated analytical and problem solving ability with strong project management skills with knowledge of manufacturing equipment Serve as a representative on the SKU committee and other centrally organized business initiatives to ensure plant-level input is being considered in production and/or SKU decisions Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Manufacturing experience and Food, Beverage, or Bottling Industry knowledge Structured experience with management systems such as ISO 9001, 14001, Food Safety Systems Certification (FSSC) 22000, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Hazard Analysis Risk-Based Preventive Controls (HARPC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Ability to organize and compel the site towards a strategic Vision through site wide communication vehicles, one-on-one interactions, and appropriate issue resolution methodology Computer skills; SAP, Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint Time management and effective communication skills Accountable for Talent, Capabilities, and Engagement for the Plant. Retain and develop succession plan for critical talent and build capability at all levels both technical and behavioral Ability to manage constant change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Ability to manage multiple, complex projects Ability to manage and develop a Zero based, multi-million-dollar budget Effective change management and proven ability to lead teammates through large, impactful changes Ability to stand for extended periods of time, walking manufacturing floor, climbing stairs, and lift up to 25lbs Minimum Qualifications High School degree or Diploma including GED Seven to ten years of progressive Manufacturing leadership experiences Valid driver's license required for occasional company travel Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree (4 years in Engineering, Business or Manufacturing) Union Management experience for appropriate sites with a Collective Bargained Agreement (CBA) Beverage processing on Consumer Products vertical work history MBA or Masters degree preferred for growth beyond this position Work Environment Office environment Plant floor including periods of high temperature and high humidity #LI-MP1Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director Plant is responsible for leading total plant operations, ensuring operational effectiveness, and managing resources to maximize plant efficiencies. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements.