Senior Manager, Product Development, Global Development and Innovation

Role Summary

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The Senior Manager will sit in the Coca-Cola Continuity & Innovation team whose mission is to grow and protect the brand by always seeking to deliver the perfect consumer experience.

This individual will conduct fundamental or applied research to improve or generate new products, components, equipment etc.

and conduct research projects according to established scientific methods and newly devised methods. The position includes global strategy while leading product development teams to deliver differentiated and consumer-centric product solutions to meet the OU annual business plans and progress the long-term brand plans.

The Sr. Manager will be responsible for developing new products or reformulating existing products, understanding consumer voice and internal stakeholder expectations to effectively lead projects.

What You’ll Do For Us (Key Responsibilities)

• Support the implementation of CCTM innovation strategies in partnership with Category team to deliver 2+ year pipeline for growth, productivity, and continuity plans for the category.
• Collaborate with multiple TI&SC function subject matter experts and leaders, such as Process Development, TCR, Packaging, SRA, QSE, SC, FM, CPS, Procurement to identify and validate fit-for-purpose solutions based on project needs and scope.
• Provide end-to-end technical leadership from concept to 1st production of new products and reformulations of existing products.
• Leverage new technologies, processes, ingredients, products and / or equipment to deliver new solutions for TCCC.
• Strengthen relationships with suppliers and external partners to gain access to new processes, ingredients, sweeteners, products and / or equipment that could bring a competitive advantage to our Company.
• Conduct experiments to evaluate new ingredients, processes, equipment and technologies that would build knowledge to support future product development activities in GDI Department.
• Create materials (e.g., memos, reports / updates, newsletters, web-based content) to provide information on department activities, progress of implementation projects, issues, concerns, or best practices.
• Ensure Technical Risks are identified, controlled, aligned, and effectively communicated.
• Partner with GDI R&D Tech Center leaders to leverage project management routines to deliver global / regional / local innovations.
• Ensure Technical Gate Deliverables are met to deliver project commitments.
• Resolve complex technical challenges.

What You’ll Need (Education & Requirements)

• Education must be in the Sciences.
• BS Degree with 5+ years relevant experience in process and technologies, preferably in beverage manufacturing.
• MS Degree with 3+ years relevant experience in process and technologies, preferably in beverage manufacturing.
• Proven technical competency and credibility.
• Proven technical leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proven end-to-end implementation capabilities.

Key Functional Skills

Product Development : Knowledge of the product development process with a preference for prior experience in both carbonated beverages and alcohol ready to drink manufacturing.

Must be flexible to adapt to sudden change in project scope. Demonstrated use of creativity in development skills with a strong attention to detail.

• Flavor Chemistry : Basic knowledge of the organic chemistry of essential oils and other flavor compounds that are relevant to the beverage industry and Company products.
• Beverage Manufacturing : Knowledge of and ability to apply carbonated and non-carbonated beverage processing techniques (e.

g., proportioning, carbonating, syrup manufacturing, filling, hot fill, aseptic, retort, pasteurization).

Ingredients : Knowledge of key ingredients used in production of concentrates and beverage bases for finished goods (e.

g., alcohol, colors, sweeteners, acidulants, preservatives, juice, gums, emulsifiers, stabilizers). Knowledge of the function and role of each ingredient with demonstrated experience in constructing formula building blocks using a concentrate model to achieve efficiencies in scale.

Knowledge of interactions between key ingredients, impact to stability and shelf-life, and ways to mitigate.

• Proprietary Composition Information : Ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as it relates to formulas and ingredients.
• Food Microbiology : Basic understanding of food microbiology principles and techniques used in food and beverage industry to deliver high quality products over expected shelf-life.
• Regulatory and Food Law : Ability to learn, understand and connect with the appropriate function leads to ensure our products meet all requirements (local and global).

This includes local compliance for the use of any new ingredients, final product formulations, registrations and certifications, claims validation, nutrition labeling, in addition to meeting specified Company and Brand requirements.

• Building Technical Relationships : Ability to apply technical knowledge and establish credibility with highly technical audiences to build technical relationships that will benefit customers or the Company.
• Project Management : Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools, and techniques to develop / plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion (e.

g., on time, within budget). Ability to manage multiple projects across OU’s (regional and global scale) in a fast-paced environment.

• Leadership : Must have strong accountability, ability to influence key stakeholders, and a solutions-oriented approach for high quality executions.
• Communication Skills : Must be able to have clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Must be inclusive in approach and able to build global networks across multiple functions within the system.

• Laboratory Practices : Knowledge and application of Good Laboratory Practices (e.g. handling of chemicals and glassware, proper measuring techniques, use of analytical equipment for basic product attributes (pH, carbonation, Brix, density), data management and record keeping, housekeeping.
• Health and Safety : Able to adhere to and promote TCCC Health and Safety requirements.

What We Can Do for You

• Purpose Driven : Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections : Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging : We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.
• Innovative Technology : We utilize and lead the market with our large Supply Chain network and state-of-art technology.
• Compensation & Benefits : Competitive benefits package that starts on day one of employment.

Skills :

• Leadership; Product Development; Chemistry; Continual Improvement Process; Environmental Science; Researching; Microbiology;
• Project Management; Food Sciences; Food Technology; Communication; Laboratory Testing; Data Compilation; Quality Control (QC);

Food Safety Management; Green Solutions; Sensory Testing

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