Project Liquid Mixing Specialist

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Job Description Summary: Job Posting Our vision is to craft the brands and choice of drinks that people love. We value how we work as much as what we achieve. The Liquid Mixing Specialist is a pivotal role within Project Nuri, our Greenfield CPS Korea facility, and works across manufacturing, engineering, quality, automation, and project teams to bring our brands to market from a brand-new plant. The qualified candidate will be a hands-on liquid mixing expert with previous experience in syrup room, batching, and CIP operations, and in supporting start-ups in a highly automated production environment. What You'll Do for Us Own and drive operational readiness for liquid mixing across the full project lifecycle, and direct interfaces with downstream filling operations, water treatment, and utilities to secure stable syrup and ingredient supply. Lead Detail Design workshops and define operational requirements, production workflows, batching sequences, operational constraints, and exception handling scenarios for liquid mixing, dosing, blending, and CIP processes. Develop operational readiness plans, batch scheduling logic, and production start-up plans, and ensure liquid mixing and syrup room processes are fully ready for commissioning, go-live, and sustained operation. Act as the lead operational SME for liquid mixing equipment, recipes, and formulation processes, and lead equipment design reviews and process capability assessments. Own operational input on batch accuracy, dosing and metering performance, Brix and formulation control, mixing cycle times, changeovers, CIP effectiveness, and troubleshooting requirements. Direct equipment commissioning, functional testing, and operational acceptance for liquid mixing and CIP systems, and lead root-cause analysis and issue resolution during start-up and stabilization. Lead operational implementation and testing for SAP PE, MES, CIMO, and recipe management systems, and own UAT scenarios and operational validation for liquid mixing recipes, BOMs, and batch transactions. Verify production transactions, material consumption, traceability, and operational workflows during testing, and drive identification and closure of operational issues related to manufacturing and recipe systems. Support Installation Qualification (IQ) execution and lead Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities for liquid mixing and CIP systems. Coordinate production start-up sequencing across liquid mixing, water treatment interfaces, and utilities, own process validation and batch consistency verification, and drive closure of deviations and punch-list items. Develop liquid mixing and syrup room SOPs, recipe work instructions, CIP procedures, and troubleshooting guides, and own operational training materials and competency assessment criteria for operators. Lead Train-the-Trainer activities and provide on-floor coaching, technical guidance, and mentoring to liquid mixing operators and team leaders during start-up and ramp-up. Lead deployment of best practices and standards for liquid mixing, dosing, and CIP operations, and drive benchmarking, yield improvement, and operational excellence initiatives. Identify and deliver improvements in batch accuracy, syrup and material loss, water and chemical usage, quality performance, and process reliability, and build a culture of continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and operational discipline. Qualification & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent depth of manufacturing operations experience may be considered. Must possess at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations within beverage, food, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or related industries. Hands-on experience in liquid mixing, batching, blending, or ingredient dosing operations, including operating and troubleshooting automated process equipment, recipe-driven batching systems, and CIP systems. Preferred: experience with beverage syrup rooms, carbonation, or ingredient handling operations. Preferred: experience leading production start-ups, new line or plant installations, or operational improvement projects. Preferred: experience with SAP PE, MES, or recipe and batch management systems, in highly automated manufacturing environments, and in coordinating cross-functional or vendor teams. Solid understanding of liquid mixing, blending, dosing, and CIP/sanitation operations, process control, recipe and formulation management, material traceability, and manufacturing workflows. Knowledge of production performance metrics including OEE, batch accuracy, yield and loss, downtime, waste, and productivity measures. Sound understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety, chemical handling, and quality systems, and practical knowledge of qualification and validation processes (IQ, OQ, PQ) and change control. Strong ownership and accountability, with the ability to drive activities to closure with minimal supervision. Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making capabilities, with high attention to detail and operational discipline. Ability to align and work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and equipment vendors, and to master new processes, equipment, and systems quickly and transfer that knowledge to others. Positive, hands-on, and proactive approach, with resilience in a fast-paced project environment. Business-level English proficiency, with the ability to communicate and present effectively with global project and leadership teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and working proficiency with SAP PE, MES, CIMO, and recipe and batch management systems; familiarity with digital manufacturing and data analytics tools is advantageous. The primary work location is Korea; domestic and international travel may be required during Detail Design, FAT/SAT, and operational readiness phases, with frequency varying by project phase. What We Can Do For You Experience: Join a global organization with the limitless opportunity to learn and grow. Benefits: Full benefits package that starts on day one of employment. Learning & Development: The ability to work with a world class manufacturing team in state of the art manufacturing facilities. Skills: Filling Machines, Manufacturing Production, Operational Readiness, Production Operations Location(s): Korea, Republic of City/Cities: Uiwang Travel Required: 00% - 25% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: September 29, 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.