The Coca-Cola Company
Director, Techical Operations - Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea
Location(s):
AustraliaCity/Cities:
North SydneyTravel Required:
00% - 25%Relocation Provided:
YesJob Posting End Date:
February 20, 2026Shift:
Job Description Summary:
Geographies responsible: ANZ, PI AND PNG
Function: ASP Technical, innovation & Supply Chain (Ti&SC)
Reports to: SENIOR DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL OPS, COMMERCIALIZATION AND QSE OF ANZ PI AND PNG REGION
location: Sydney, Australia
Scope & Impact:
You will be operating as an individual contributor focusing on specific Franchise Operation, single or multiple countries based on business indicators such as volume, revenue and operating income in addition to geographical and supply chain complexity and the maturity levels of the bottling partners considered.
Drive the execution and technical support to the assigned market/s, within the region and bottling partners across all TI&SC functional areas.
Drive the execution and delivery of specific, strategic and complex projects, as required by the ABP and Regional leadership.
Goal settings for each bottling plant while supporting an efficient execution of key metrics (in collaboration with other TISC functions) at the assigned market/s such as QSE scores, Freshness index, continuity of supply, processes efficiency and performance, timely investments to expand capacity among others.
Support infrastructure planning and initiatives in collaboration with TISC SC and bottler teams.
Act as the execution arm and drive TI&SC strategies implementation at the market/s.
Ensure supply resilience and continuity, working closely with OU SC, CPS and bottler teams.
Lead and contribute to developing SC contingency plans and BCPs at the market/s level, coordinate demand and supply in alignment with the OU SC team and the bottler teams.
Support the TISC functions and bottlers teams on the execution, commissioning and validation of new manufacturing facilities, lines, new packaging and new process technologies.
Support the TISC functions and bottlers in exploration & execution of productivity initiatives and deliverables.
Support the TISC functions and bottlers in troubleshooting and problem solving of manufacturing, production and validation challenges/obstacles.
Support the TISC functions and bottlers in IMCR RCA and trouble shooting.
Lead new co-packer scoping, validation and authorization with other TISC functions and bottler teams.
Act as a catalyst for system networking with internal and external partners, identify and communicate insights, trends, risks relevant for the overall business and TI&SC specific
Work Focus
Goals and objectives for the role are mainly focused on TISC strategy execution and the annual business plan delivery for the assigned market/s.
This role is an individual contributor, strong collaboration with other technical, CPS, OU and Franchise functions is expected.
Communication Focus
Lead and support technical communication routines with the bottling plants within the assigned market/s, key suppliers, and other KO technical teams in the FOs and across the assigned Region.
Communicate with all other OU functions regarding technical, innovation or SC projects relevant to the market/s.
Within the Company: Working with functional heads of Technical (reports indirectly), Marketing, Human Resources, Legal, PACs, SRA, Planning. Working with Corporate in the areas of Procurement (CEPG).
The nature and purpose of the contacts are from support, coordination, integration and collaboration through negotiation.
Effective communication skills to interact at all levels effectively at the Corporate and Plant Level across the different functions.
Experience
At least 7 years of experience in one or more functional areas within the TI&SC scope: QSE, SRA, Commercialization, Supply Chain, technical franchise leadership, CPS, R&D, food or beverage industry (Manufacturing, QSE, Logistics-Supply Chain, Engineering among others).
Very good understanding of technical risk management, technical governance, project management framework and methodologies, QSE metrics and commercialization processes.
Strong abilities to connect and collaborate with the bottling partners and suppliers and the commercial roles of the market.
About Coca Cola ASEAN & South Pacific
The CocaCola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. The CocaCola ASEAN and South Pacific (ASP) operating unit serves 25 countries across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands in ASP includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. We also offer a variety of water, sports, juice, dairy, and tea brands including Dasani, Mount Franklin, Wilkins, AdeS, smartwater, vitaminwater, Powerade, Fuze Tea, Minute Maid and Nutriboost. We’re constantly innovating and transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing new and exciting products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we help bring economic opportunity to local communities across the region. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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