Director, (Lean) Operational Excellence  -

for The Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, GA                               Director Operational Excellence – Coca-Cola Company-download PDF

The Coca-Cola Company has made a no-compromise commitment to driving world class Operational Excellence throughout every corner of its vast global enterprise.  Now into the third year of this CEO-led undertaking, the company is prepared to dramatically ramp up the pace, breadth and depth of its OpEx deployment.  Just as since 1963 and still today “Things go better with Coke,” so too does Operational Excellence transformation  go much better with seasoned Lean Leaders guiding the journey.

Director, Operational Excellence. Are you up to this global challenge?  Do you have the experience and desire to drive and sustain operational change across the spectrum of The Coca-Cola Company’s high-growth, fast-paced, and highly entrepreneurial environment?

Position
The new Director, Operational Excellence will join Coca-Cola’s select, hands-on Operational Excellence team as a Master (Lean) OpEx Practitioner, personally designing, facilitating and implementing Lean systems on a global scale company-wide. The Director will lead the charge in major transformations of key business units, venture partners, and possibly customer or vendor organizations, as circumstances may require. Transformation initiatives will typically be identified at the C-level, and organizations undergoing transformation will be dedicating significant financial and senior people resources to create and sustain their optimal Lean Operational Excellence system and culture.

The position reports to a Senior Director, OpEx, who in turn reports to the company’s VP, Global Operations. The Director, OpEx will travel internationally about 75% of the time, while working in Atlanta, GA for the remainder. Relocation preferred but optional for now.

Requirements

We seek a highly experienced Lean Leader (Toyota Management System/Toyota Way) who has most likely dedicated at least the last 10 to 15 years to driving and delivering continuous improvement results by implementing Lean systems in complex, international, matrix environments.  Strong supply-chain, manufacturing or wholesale/retail distribution operations management experience would serve as good background for helping understand The Coca-Cola Company’s diverse and challenging operating environment.

Connect with Us

…in whatever way is most convenient for you.  No resume?  That’s OK.  If you’ve been doing Lean OpEx at the C-level, let’s talk first.  Call me…   And if you know the absolutely perfect candidate, please let them know about the opportunity, or refer them to me in total confidence.

Adam Zak, CEO  -  Adam Zak Executive Search   – Enabling Operational Excellence Through Excellent Talent

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