Manager, Operational Excellence, FBN

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 markets, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. Make an Impact Through Continuous Improvement At CCEP, we're committed to building a culture where everyone can contribute, grow, and make a difference. We're looking for an Operational Excellence Specialist/ Manager to help drive continuous improvement across our Supply Chain operations, supporting performance, capability development, and the adoption of best practices across our manufacturing network. This role covers of Business Units in France, Benelux and the Nordics (FBN). Working closely with site teams, operational leaders, and European colleagues, you'll play a key role in delivering sustainable improvements that enhance performance, strengthen capabilities, and support operational excellence. What you'll do: Drive Operational Excellence

• Support the development and deployment of the continuous improvement roadmap within your area of responsibility.
• Deliver Operational Excellence initiatives that improve performance, efficiency, and capability across the Supply Chain.
• Implement performance management tools and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Partner with site leadership teams to embed continuous improvement practices and ways of working.
• Support the integration of new technologies and innovative solutions to optimise operational performance.
• Collaborate with European teams to standardise and harmonise processes across the network.

Build Capability and Share Best Practice

• Lead and coordinate the Operational Excellence network, including trainers and systems specialists.
• Support capability building and consistent competency development across sites.
• Design and deliver training on Operational Excellence methodologies, tools, and internal standards.
• Monitor and enhance performance management systems and reporting tools.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices across the organisation.

Deliver Performance Improvement

• Lead short- and medium-term improvement projects focused on operational performance.
• Support audits and ensure improvement actions are effectively tracked and delivered.
• Analyse operational data and performance indicators to identify opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to benchmarking activities and continuous improvement plans.
• Support sites in achieving sustainable operational performance improvements.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely with site teams and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver shared objectives.
• Facilitate performance review meetings and project follow-up activities.
• Promote collaboration, continuous learning, and consistent ways of working across locations.
• Build strong relationships that support effective delivery and positive outcomes.

Champion Safety, Quality and Sustainability

• Promote a culture where safety, quality, hygiene, and environmental standards are a priority.
• Support risk assessments and preventative actions that improve workplace safety.
• Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Partner with HSE and Quality teams to embed safety and quality considerations into operational decision-making.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of procedures and standards that reduce risk and improve performance.

What we're looking for: Experience

• Experience in performance analysis, continuous improvement, or operational excellence within a fast-paced operational or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and manufacturing operating processes.
• Experience leading or supporting projects that deliver measurable business improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Technical Skills

• Experience using SAP, Lineview, or similar operational systems.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data and performance reporting.
• Experience using performance metrics and analytics to support decision-making.

We're looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates leadership through influence and collaboration.
• Takes ownership and works effectively with a high level of autonomy.
• Enjoys solving problems and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Communicates clearly and builds strong stakeholder relationships.
• Thrives in a team environment and values diverse perspectives.
• Is curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Brings creativity and innovation to challenges and opportunities.

Additional Information:

• Occasional travel to manufacturing sites and regular travel to head office locations will be required.
• Fluent English is essential.

Why Join CCEP? This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Operational Excellence within one of the world's largest consumer goods businesses. You'll work with talented teams, gain exposure across our manufacturing network, and have the opportunity to develop your career while making a real impact on performance and continuous improvement. We Welcome Everybody At CCEP, we believe that diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives make us stronger. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, even if your experience doesn't match every requirement listed. If you're excited about the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with a copy of your CV in English. We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 markets, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognize we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth.