Job Description

Location(s): IndiaCity/Cities: AhmedabadTravel Required:Relocation Provided:Job Posting End Date: June 26, 2024Shift: Summary:CPS (Commercial Products Supply) manufactures concentrates and beverage bases for sale to Coca-Cola bottling partners all over the world. This global organization manages a network of 19 manufacturing plants in 17 countries.We are establishing a Greenfield manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad in India. This state-of-the-art manufacturing facility will be built according to Industry 5.0 principles, featuring advanced automation and digitization.The Site Filling & Packing Engineer will play a pivotal role in the commissioning and start-up of our new plant. This position is responsible for leading detailed design, fabrication and construction of the filling and packing equipment, startup and optimizing the packing processes to ensure timely startup of the project within quality and capex requirements and ensure operational excellence. You will collaborate with Global Equipment Platform and local cross-functional teams to ensure that packing operations meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance, while also achieving efficiency and productivity objectives.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Lead the validation of design and implementation of filling and packing engineering solutions, including process flow diagrams, equipment sizing, and selection.
• Oversee the commissioning and start-up activities of the plant, ensuring that all filling lines are operating as intended.
• Coordinate with Global Equipment Platform, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery and vertical start-up of different filling lines.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous process improvement, focusing on quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot process-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and company policies.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews and prepare detailed reports on findings and performance metrics.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training programs for plant operations staff.
• Lead SAP implementation in PE as PE Super User (considering full integration EMR/Mii): lead requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and end user trainings.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial / Mechanical Engineering or a related field; a Masters Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in process engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role in a manufacturing plant environment. Experience in the CPG or beverage industry is highly desirable.
• Experience in working with suppliers for fabrication, and installation of highly automated filling and packing equipment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of process design software (e.g., AutoCAD, P&ID software) and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in plant start-ups, commissioning, and process optimizations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental regulations and practices.
• Ability to work flexibly and willingness to travel as needed.

Skills: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 whats 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 to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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