CPS AR Operational Excellence Analyst

At The Coca-Cola Company, we are driven by a purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. Our success is powered by a diverse, inclusive, and agile culture where people are encouraged to learn, grow, and contribute their unique perspectives. This is a fixed-term position with a one-year contract, ending on December 31, 2026. As part of our Argentina Operations team, we are looking for an Operational Excellence & Productivity Specialist who is passionate about continuous improvement, Lean thinking, and building capabilities across the organization.

This role is designed for an active, curious, and collaborative professional who enjoys working with teams to improve processes, eliminate waste, and embed a strong culture of Operational Excellence (OE). The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies, along with the flexibility and agility needed to support change. If you are eager to learn, motivated by impact, and passionate about sharing continuous improvement philosophies, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to Coca-Cola's operational excellence journey in Argentina.

In this role, you will support the Argentina Operational Excellence (OE) team, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile implementation, while driving improvement activities across CPS Argentina. Your responsibilities will focus on sustaining an OE culture and enabling associates through training, project leadership, and digital innovation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, organize, and sustain Operational Excellence and Lean initiatives across CPS Argentina to ensure compliance with internal and external audit programs and industry best practices (30%).
• Drive productivity initiatives through Program Management Office activities, managing and administrating projects aligned with the Business Plan strategy and introducing Agile methodologies for innovation projects (20%).
• Facilitate the identification and elimination of waste and variability sources, partnering with cross-functional teams to uncover value creation opportunities across the organization (15%).
• Coordinate and deliver comprehensive OE training programs, ensuring understanding and adoption of continuous improvement tools at all organizational levels (10%).
• Support manufacturing process improvements through analysis and management of OEE, implementation of SMED and TPM, leadership of Kaizen events, and application of tools such as 5S and structured problem-solving (10%).
• Promote process standardization across CPS and encourage best practice sharing to strengthen operational consistency and performance (5%).
• Identify safety, food safety, environmental, and quality risks and opportunities, applying problem-solving methodologies to ensure compliance, knowledge maintenance, and continuous improvement (5%).
• Encourage the development and use of digital tools such as Power BI and Power Apps, while motivating partners to leverage data and digitization in their processes (5%).

The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, bringing energy and curiosity to a dynamic operational environment.

Required and preferred qualifications include:

• College degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, Accounting, Food Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in operational areas such as Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, or other related functions.
• Knowledge of the Coca-Cola System and strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience with strategic planning, project management, and Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Access, MS Project), Power BI, SAP/BW, and process analysis systems.
• Fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong foundation skills including problem-solving leadership, effective communication, customer focus, teamwork, planning and organizing, negotiation, and systemic thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change, foster collaboration, respect differences, develop knowledge in others, and facilitate presentations and improvement workshops.

• Support your professional growth through hands-on experience with world-class Operational Excellence, Lean, and Agile practices in a globally recognized organization.
• Offer a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven work environment where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions can make a real impact on Argentina's operations.
• Provide exposure to innovative digital tools, cross-functional projects, and continuous learning opportunities that strengthen your capabilities and accelerate your career development.

At The Coca-Cola Company, you will have the opportunity to learn every day, lead meaningful change, and help build a culture of continuous improvement—while contributing to a purpose-driven organization that values people, performance, and progress.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:7.5

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