Job Description Summary:
At The Coca‑Cola Company, every bottle represents our dedication to quality, innovation, and efficiency. As a Production Coordinator in our Auburndale facility, you'll help ensure smooth operations and product excellence within our manufacturing process. This role connects production performance with cross‑functional teamwork-driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement to support Coca‑Cola's mission to refresh the world and make a difference.
What You'll Do for Us
- Coordinate daily beverage production batches based on lab specifications and schedules, supporting accurate preparation and timely completion of consumables and finished goods for shipment.
- Monitor essential beverage parameters including brix, acidity, pH, carbonation, and taste, ensuring alignment with product standards.
- Track production performance and maintain process compliance with quality and safety specifications, addressing deviations through corrective collaboration with quality and technical teams.
- Partner with product development teams to review process requirements, clarify production steps, and highlight non‑conformities for swift resolution.
- Provide training and operational guidance on pilot equipment and production best practices, building team capability in process consistency and standard work.
- Work cross‑functionally with operations, maintenance, and quality stakeholders to troubleshoot process issues and improve production reliability.
- Facilitate the plant reliability program by capturing performance data, maintaining tracking systems, and reporting on reliability outcomes.
- Serve as a training lead for new employees, conducting classes on plant safety, processes, lean principles, and production systems.
- Collaborate with management to align daily priorities and support strategic production goals across teams and operational shifts.
- Manage and maintain production documentation and records so that they are complete, secure, and easily retrievable.
- Support compliance efforts by updating standards, specifications, and requirements to meet evolving regulatory, customer, and new product development needs.
Requirements & Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED required or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience within a production or manufacturing environment with responsibility for coordination or operational support.
- Working proficiency in beverage production processes, basic chemistry parameters, and industrial food hygiene principles.
- Familiarity with ERP environments (such as SAP) and digital systems used for production tracking and quality management.
- Demonstrated technical competency in brix, acidity, pH, and carbonation analysis.
- Ability to interpret and respond effectively to machine alarms or deviations using sound problem‑solving techniques.
- Forklift and Hi‑Lift certification or willingness to obtain certification promptly.
- Proven ability to perform in high‑volume production environments with a focus on safety, quality, and operational success.
- Strong digital literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office, OneNote, and quality systems such as Infinity.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively partner across departments and coordinate activities between technical, operational, and management teams.
What We'll Do for You
- Enable growth and learning through access to development programs such as Coke University and technical learning platforms to deepen your manufacturing expertise.
- Provide an inclusive and innovative workplace where continuous improvement, collaboration, and safety are celebrated as part of our daily performance culture.
- Offer opportunities to expand cross‑functional skills and partnerships that contribute to the broader success of Coca‑Cola's North America product operations.
- Support your professional development in a global organization that values people, purpose, and progress-empowering you to grow alongside our production excellence journey.
The Coca-Cola Company will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require The Coca-Cola Company''s sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
Skills:
Communication, Computer Literacy, English Language, Forklift License, Group Problem Solving, High Lift, Leadership, Machine Operations, Mathematics, Mechanical Aptitude, Writing
Pay Range:
United States: 64,397 - 78,707 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Location(s):
United States of America
City/Cities:
Auburndale
Travel Required:
00% - 25%
Relocation Provided:
No
Job Posting End Date:
November 17, 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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.