Assistant Manager, Production

About Liberty

At Liberty Coca-Cola, we strive to make our workforce as inclusive and diverse as the communities we serve. Our associates are our #1 asset, and we are committed to investing in our people, maintaining the highest safety standards, and creating a culture of growth and innovation. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages to full-time, regular associates, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription drug plans, 401K with company contributions, paid vacation, company paid holidays, and more. Discover what it means to be energized by a multitude of possibilities and a dynamic team. Join us here at Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC.

Summary

The Assistant Production Manager will provide high-level leadership for our manufacturing operations. This role requires exceptional leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and extensive manufacturing expertise to oversee multiple production lines, manage supervisory staff, and ensure operational excellence across the facility.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Leads and Champion workplace safety initiatives and ensure adherence to safety protocols.
• Reviews safety incidents and near-misses.
• Enforce and implement Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) standards.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of HAZMAT, SDS, EPA, FDA, and OSHA compliance requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized facility using 5S principles.

Strategic Leadership & Management:

• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals and objectives
• Manage multiple production supervisors and their respective teams
• Meet production targets, KPIs, quality standards, safety goals, and performance metrics for the entire manufacturing operation
• Foster a culture of safety, ownership, engagement, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide development opportunities for supervisory staff

• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Analyze production data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Lead major continuous improvement initiatives and capital projects
• Oversee root cause analysis for major quality or production issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with 3+ years in management experience
• Proven track record of improving manufacturing performance and leading teams
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with manufacturing automation systems and data analytics
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions under pressure while managing day-to-day operations
• Knowledge of quality and food safety practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with manufacturing software systems i.e. (SAP)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Additional Information

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Click here to review Philadelphia’s Fair Chance Hiring Law: https://www.phila.gov/HumanRelations/PDF/BTB%20POSTER.pdf For additional information, please visit our company website at http://www.libertycoke.com/