Senior Director, Liquid Processing – Capital Projects Engineering

The Coca-Cola Company

. Create and execute multi-year strategies for liquid processing, blending, utilities, infrastructure, and related manufacturing capabilities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $176,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and execute multi-year strategies for liquid processing, blending, utilities, infrastructure, and related manufacturing capabilities
Lead large, complex capital projects spanning process, blending, utilities, automation, electrical, civil, building, packaging interfaces, and site infrastructure
Own project delivery from business case and concept development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, stabilization, and operational handoff
Develop and control project scope, estimates, budgets, cash flow, schedules, resource plans, risk registers, change control, and performance metrics
Provide technical leadership for processing and blending systems, sanitary design, batching, mixing, ingredient handling, thermal processing, CIP, utilities, controls, and process integration
Lead concurrent projects across geographically dispersed manufacturing and co-manufacturing sites
Develop technical specifications, basis-of-design documents, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment requirements, bid packages, and acceptance criteria
Lead cross-functional teams across Operations, Quality, Safety, R&D, Commercialization, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, OEMs, engineering firms, integrators, contractors, and plant personnel
Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, engineering partners, and co-manufacturers
Provide on-site leadership during design reviews, construction, installation, commissioning, startup, and ramp-up
Establish project governance and report status, financial performance, milestones, risks, decisions, and mitigation actions
Identify and deploy technologies improving capacity, capability, product quality, reliability, flexibility, sustainability, and total delivered cost
Partner with network and plant leaders to develop prioritized capital roadmaps
Coach and mentor engineers and project managers and promote common engineering and project management standards
Work independently, escalate critical issues, drive decisions to closure, and adapt execution plans as priorities change

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline
Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering and capital project experience
Extensive leadership of processing and blending projects in regulated manufacturing environments
Success leading large, complex, multi-scope capital projects from concept through commissioning and operational handoff
Advanced project management capability, including scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, risk, change control, procurement, contractor management, and stakeholder alignment
Deep technical knowledge of liquid processing and blending systems
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across multiple manufacturing sites or a distributed production network
Strong financial acumen, including capital and expense budgeting, business case development, estimating, cash-flow forecasting, and financial project analysis
Ability to develop strategic plans and technical roadmaps
Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and technical decision-making skills
Strong written, verbal, and executive communication skills
Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively, and lead through influence in a matrixed organization
Commitment to safety, quality, and business results
Ability and willingness to travel 70% to 80%
Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship
Master’s degree in engineering, engineering management, or business administration preferred
PMP certification or comparable formal project management training preferred
Preferred experience in beverage or food manufacturing, batching, blending, ingredient handling, aseptic and thermal processing, sanitary piping, CIP, and process controls
Preferred working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Co-Pilot, AutoCAD, Power BI, Microsoft 365, CAD, process design, data visualization, and project governance tools
Preferred experience with stage-gate capital processes, FAT/SAT, commissioning and qualification, operational readiness, and performance validation
Preferred knowledge of safety, quality, environmental, food safety, regulatory requirements, GMP, and hygienic design principles
Preferred experience developing engineers, project managers, and technical standards across multiple locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive reference value of 30% at target
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits dependent on position
Highly visible leadership opportunity with meaningful impact
Opportunity to lead technically challenging processing, blending, and capital projects
Opportunity to shape engineering standards and develop technical talent
Opportunity to influence strategic investment decisions
Connection with iconic and innovative brands and a diverse group of colleagues, suppliers, bottlers, and manufacturing partners