Manager, Operations QSE, GDI

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

March 13, 2026

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Our NA Innovation Center sits at the heart of The Coca-Cola Company’s next chapter of growth. We are committed to transforming and evolving our organization and ambitions — bringing our people closer to the consumer, continuously raising the bar, and embracing digitalization to enable sustainable growth.

We are looking for a highly driven individual contributor who thrives on ownership and impact, and who fuels the innovation pipeline with bold ideas that translate into real-world results. This role is not about maintaining the status quo; it is about challenging assumptions, unlocking opportunity, and personally driving valuable breakthrough innovation.

You will apply deep operations expertise to lead ideas from concept to execution, contributing to a strong and diverse portfolio of meaningful innovation — accelerating growth and helping shape the future of the organization.

Position Summary:

The Quality Safety & Environmental Manager is responsible for ensuring the pilot plants’ operations, including TEC labs, are compliant with KORE standards as well as applicable local regulations and norms regarding quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

This role will design, implement, and continuously improve EOSH (Environment, Occupational Safety & Health) and quality systems. The Manager will serve as the key point of contact with regulatory authorities, certification organizations, and internal subject matter experts on quality, safety, and environmental topics relevant to TEC Labs and the pilot plants.

Key Responsibilities:

Policy & Documentation Management System.

• Set the Management processes to develop, review, approve, distribute, and manage all local procedures related to quality and EOSH programs.
• Manage the site’s document management and record keeping systems.
• Ensure alignment with the latest KORE and local regulatory requirements in areas including Quality and Food safety, Occupational safety, Environmental compliance, and Good Laboratory Practices.

Training & Awareness

• Partner with HR and GDI leaders to define and identify training needs, maintain skill matrices and oversee training/coaching for compliance, including QSE onboarding program for new associates.
• Define training processes and programs to ensure the implementation of the QSE systems.
• Promote awareness of QSE policies and objectives to set a culture of Safety and food safety as part of our main purpose to protect our associates and assets.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Partner closely with Facilities Management and TEC teams to ensure compliance with QSE requirements, ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.
• Partner with Workplace to ensure the control of legal and regulatory records.
• Partner with Workplace and Security to be involved on emergency response procedures, incorporating learnings from drills and other feedback sources.
• Define the process to conduct risk assessments across quality, environmental, and safety areas.
• Manage facility registrations and product filings with regulatory and certification authorities.

Audits & Corrective Actions.

• Define and implement the Audit and Corrective Actions procedures.
• Set the program to develop and train internal auditors.
• Lead and manage internal audits program to identify gaps and coordinate systemic action plans for resolution as key elements for continuous improvement of our operations.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Set routines with the leadership team to advise on QSE strategy and performance, define strategic vision of QSE management system, and ask for resources.
• Define KPI’s, prepare performance reports and dashboards to communicate Management System progress.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in GDI operations.
• Align QSE objectives with business goals.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with +5 years of expertise in the food & beverage industry and QSE Management System Implementation,  
• In-depth knowledge of quality management systems, food safety standards, environmental and occupational safety requirements.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance regulations and waste management practices.
• Experienced in audit processes (internal & external) and corrective actions. Lead Auditor certification is desirable.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with ability to train and coach cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining compliance and safety standards.
• Language proficiency: Native or Business fluency in English

 

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, lets you bring your best self to work.  

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:

Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety Management, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiology Laboratory, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Processing, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

$109,000 - $129,000

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.

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:

15

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

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.