Senior Manager, Technical Operations — North Zone (Monterrey)

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Job Description Summary: IMPORTANT: If required, relocation support will only be provided to employees based in Mexico who are transferring to Monterrey, MX. At The Coca-Cola Company, we are proud to be one of the world’s most recognized and respected brands, with a legacy spanning over 140 years and a portfolio of more than 200 brands enjoyed by millions globally. Our mission is simple yet powerful: refresh the world and make a difference. As the Senior Manager, Technical Operations North Zone (Mexico), LATAM you will provide strategic technical leadership across E2E supply chain and Quality / Food Safety programs and requirements for one of Coca-Cola’s most dynamic and complex regional networks. You will drive operational excellence, champion collaborative partnerships with bottling partners, and spearhead initiatives designed to maximize efficiency, reliability, quality and food safety requirements and cost-effectiveness in all bottler’s operations. Potential travel throughout the LATAM region. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Deliver strategic and technical guidance to bottling partners and internal teams, supporting all Technical Innovation & Supply Chain (TI&SC) functions to achieve business objectives . Support and assure that the assigned Bottlers and bottling plants in the execution of Q uality , Food Safety and Environmental initiatives and programs . Operational Excellence: Oversee and continuously improve day-to-day supply chain activities and Q uality and Food Safety practices , in line with best practices and company objectives . Integrated Supply Chain Planning: Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to schedules and operational procedures; guarantee that supply chain activities are closely integrated with commercial, finance, and manufacturing. Supplier and Vendor Management: Establish and manage senior relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors to ensure resilient, high-performance supply chains. Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of challenging the status quo by experimenting, adapting, and implementing agile solutions to streamline operations and reduce costs. Risk and Performance Management: Identify and mitigate risks affecting supply operations; track KPIs and drive actions to achieve volume, cost, quality and food safety , and service targets. Collaboration and Influence: Partner with internal stakeholders ( QSE, Commercial, Finance, Manufacturing) and bottler teams to ensure business continuity and foster a people-centric, collaborative culture. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering , Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field ( Master’s preferred). Minimum 7 years of increasing responsibility in supply chain, logistics , or technical operations, ideally in FMCG, beverages, or a multinational environment. Very good understanding of technical risk management, technical governance, project management framework and methodologies, QSE metrics and commercialization processes (KORE requirements) . Prior experience in leading large-scale, cross-functional operations and managing relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Strong analytical, technical, and leadership skills, with proven capability in driving operational improvements and transformative initiatives. Excellent communication abilities in both Spanish and English. Core Competencies Technical & Operational Leadership Governance, Quality & Compliance Strategic Planning & Project Execution End-to-End Supply Chain Management Cross-functional Collaboration Risk Management & Problem Solving Data-driven Decision Making Effective Communication & Influence Preferred Experience Technical operations management across North Zone Mexico and/or LATAM. Leading supply chain transformation or optimization in multi-bottler environments. Implementing digitalization or automation initiatives in supply chain processes. 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 allows you bring your best self to work. Skills: Autodesk AutoCAD, Automation Engineering, Communication, Control System (Inactive), Food Processing, Food Production, Leadership, Lead Times, Lean Manufacturing, Materials Handling, Microsoft Office, Packaging Supplies, Process Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Engineering, Research and Development Operations (Inactive), Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Timeline Development, Waterfall Model Location(s): Mexico City/Cities: Monterrey Travel Required: 26% - 50% Relocation Provided: No Job Posting End Date: August 6, 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.