Project Liquid Filling Specialist

Job Description Summary:

Key Responsibilities

Liquid Filling Operational Readiness

- Own operational readiness for liquid filling operations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Own 4M readiness (Man, Machine, Material, Method) for the liquid filling area, ensuring operators, equipment, materials, and operating methods are ready prior to start-up.

- Support Maintenance Readiness for the liquid filling area, including spare parts and Preventive Maintenance (PM) system set-up, to establish both production and maintenance operating systems prior to start-up.

- Participate in Detail Design workshops and provide operational input related to liquid filling processes.
- Define liquid filling production workflows, operational constraints, and exception handling scenarios.
- Drive development of liquid filling operational readiness plans and production start-up readiness.
- Assist in ensuring production processes are ready for commissioning and go-live.

Process & Equipment Readiness

- Act as the subject matter expert for liquid filling equipment and processes.
- Lead equipment design reviews and line capability assessments for liquid filling operations.
- Own liquid filling line performance, changeovers, operational efficiency, and troubleshooting standards.
- Participate in equipment commissioning and operational acceptance activities.
- Lead resolution of liquid filling process issues during start-up and stabilization phases.

Manufacturing Systems Implementation & Testing

- Support implementation and testing activities related to SAP PE, MES, CIMO, and other manufacturing systems.
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and operational validation activities.
- Validate production transactions, workflows, and operational processes during testing.
- Assist in identifying and resolving operational issues related to manufacturing systems.

Qualification & Start-Up

- Support Installation Qualification (IQ) execution, and lead Operational Qualification (OQ) and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities for liquid filling operations.
- Coordinate production start-up sequencing across liquid filling lines and packaging interfaces.
- Own process validation and fill accuracy verification for liquid filling operations.
- Drive closure of deviations and punch-list items identified during qualification and start-up for liquid filling operations.

SOP Development, Training & Capability Building

- Own development of liquid filling SOPs, work instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
- Lead preparation of liquid filling operational training materials.
- Lead Train-the-Trainer activities for liquid filling operations.
- Drive operator capability for liquid filling during start-up and ramp-up phases.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

- Drive implementation of best practices for liquid filling operations.
- Lead benchmarking and improvement initiatives for liquid filling operations.
- Own delivery of improvements in liquid filling line efficiency, quality performance, and operational reliability.
- Build and reinforce a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence within liquid filling operations.

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience

- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations within beverage, food, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
- Hands-on experience in filling, packaging, bottling, or production operations.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment with automated production equipment.

Preferred

- Experience with beverage filling, bottling, or packaging operations.
- Experience supporting production start-ups, new line installations, or operational improvement projects.
- Experience with SAP PE, MES, or manufacturing systems.
- Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments and in coordinating cross-functional or vendor teams.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- Equivalent depth of manufacturing operations experience may be considered.

Technical Knowledge

- Solid understanding of liquid filling and packaging operations.
- Working knowledge of process control and line automation interfaces, material traceability, and manufacturing workflows.
- Knowledge of production performance metrics including OEE, downtime, waste, and productivity measures.
- Sound understanding of GMP, food safety, and quality systems.
- Basic knowledge of qualification and validation processes (IQ, OQ, PQ) and change control.

Skills

- Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to drive activities to closure with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to align and work effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and equipment vendors.
- Strong planning and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and operational discipline.
- Ability to master new processes, equipment, and systems quickly and transfer that knowledge to others.
- Positive, hands-on, and proactive approach, with resilience in a fast-paced project environment.

Language

- Business-level English proficiency.
- Ability to communicate and present effectively with global project and leadership teams.

IT Skills

- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Working proficiency with SAP PE, MES, CIMO, and manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with digital manufacturing and data analytics tools is advantageous.

Organizational Impact

- Secure successful readiness and start-up of liquid filling operations for Project Nuri.
- Safeguard product quality and fill consistency across production runs.
- Establish standardized operating procedures, changeover governance, and workforce capability for liquid filling operations.
- Lead liquid filling stabilization, process performance, and operational and performance qualification, and support installation qualification and commissioning activities.
- Contribute to Project Nuri's vision of highly automated, digitally enabled, and operationally excellent manufacturing operations.

Location

- The primary work location is Korea.
- Domestic and international travel may be required during Detail Design, FAT/SAT, and operational readiness phases.
- Travel frequency will vary depending on project phase and operational readiness requirements.

Skills:
Liquid Handling, Liquid Processing, Operational Readiness, Startup Development

Location(s):
Korea, Republic of

City/Cities:
Uiwang

Travel Required:
00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:
No

Job Posting End Date:
October 21, 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.