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Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world.
Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history. An icon of all times, Coca-Cola is the best-known product in the world. Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water.
Job Title: Capability Development Manager
Location: Lagos
ABOUT THE JOB
- To lead the design and continuous improvement of manufacturing capability development across plants, ensuring the Supply Chain Academy delivers technically proficient personnel across board. This role is central to embedding world-class manufacturing practices, fostering operational excellence, and enabling sustainable talent pipelines through structured programs.
IS THIS YOU?
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering field. Minimum of 7 years’ experience in manufacturing operations, including senior leadership roles with strong exposure to technical capability development.
- Experience in plant manufacturing operations, capex projects & implementation, installation of new plant equipment and extension of the current plants.
- Demonstrated knowledge & experience managing end-to-end plant operations, including equipment installation, maintenance systems, and capital project execution.
- Proven record in implementing and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives in a structured manufacturing environment.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
- In-depth understanding of modern manufacturing methodologies and maintenance best practices. Very good understanding of QHSE modalities, codes and processes.
- Proficiency in SAP ERP and other manufacturing systems.
- Advanced facilitation, presentation, and training delivery skills.
- Effective analytical thinking with the ability to interpret KPIs and drive performance-based decisions.
- Exceptional inter-personal and stakeholder management skills – able to influence without direct authority.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and people management.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, and digital learning tools.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the end-to-end development, implementation, and optimization of technical learning programs within the Supply Chain Academy to ensure consistent production of highly skilled, job-ready technicians and operators.
- Establish and harmonize ways of working across the Academy and broader manufacturing teams in alignment with Coca-Cola HBC’s manufacturing capability framework and global best practices.
- Serve as a go-to expert in manufacturing capability development, supporting plants with guidance on learning delivery, content quality, and deployment effectiveness.
- Champion the implementation and full utilization of SAP and other maintenance systems. Lead the rollout of technical standards, performance routines, and preventive maintenance structures.
- Monitor development plans and execution through audits and performance tracking. Identify gaps and lead corrective and improvement actions to enhance long-term sustainability.
- Drive continuous improvement in technical training methodologies, curriculum innovation, and learning delivery – ensuring alignment with plant performance needs and strategic capability gaps.
- Promote and coach GMP, GHK, and 5S workplace organization principles, ensuring technical staff uphold a disciplined, safe, and efficient operating environment.
Deadline: Jun 25, 2025
How to Apply: Interested candidates should Click Here to apply online.
