Manager, Quality and Food Safety

Job Description Summary:

The Quality and Food Safety Manager will provide a range of quality, food safety, regulatory and technical leadership experience in the beverage and/or food industry to support Supplier Quality onboarding function. This position requires expertise in auditing and onboarding new suppliers, microbiological risk assessments, regulatory compliance of ingredients/packaging material and investigation of non-conformances to drive corrective actions. This position will report to the Senior Director on Quality and Food Safety.

What You'll Do for Us

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage on an ongoing basis the technical relationship between QSE and our suppliers

• Continually onboard new ingredient and packaging material suppliers

• Review and approve all new ingredients, and packaging materials and sites

• Prioritize based on risk and develop a calendar for Quality & Food Safety audits and assessments of supplier sites

• Lead microbiological risk assessments on ingredients

• Ensure regulatory compliance of ingredients and packaging materials for countries of sale of finished product including US, Mexico, and Canada

• Manage and keep updated all supplier and material documentation including annual reviews

• Investigate non-conformances and drive effective CAPAs for all supplier related incidents

• Monitor and drive supplier compliance and performance

• Develop and manage supplier related metrics and internal and external reporting

• Support the continued development of Quality and Food Safety standards and guidance documents 

• Work closely with Sourcing, NPD, Regulatory, and cross functional teams to drive compliance to standards

• Manage certification programs including Kosher and bottle deposits

• Additional responsibilities include supporting Quality in Design innovation, renovation, and productivity initiatives. This includes assessing and approving QFS criteria in finished product specifications.

What You'll Need

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or relevant science discipline required

• Master’s degree preferred

• 5 years’ experience in Quality and Food Safety in the food or beverage industry required

What We'll Do For You

• Iconic Brand Experience: Join the team behind the world's most recognized brand and play a pivotal role in shaping its next chapter. Your contributions will resonate globally as you drive transformative, innovative projects.

• Leadership Exposure: Engage with world-class leaders and gain unparalleled access to a network of influential global marketing experts, providing you with insights into emerging digital platforms and cutting-edge marketing strategies.

• Continuous Learning and Development: Thrive in a culture that cherishes lifelong learning. Access resources like Coke University and LinkedIn Learning, as well as bespoke management programs that are designed to enrich your professional growth and expand your expertise.

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:

ISO 14000, ISO 18000, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Waterfall Model

Pay Range:

United States of America: $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.

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

26% - 50%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

May 10, 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.