Job Overview:
The Production Operations Manager is responsible for the overall direction, guidance and safety of a manufacturing department. This includes organizing and directing all departmental related activities on all shifts, including providing leadership, direction and facilitation of production line teams, maintenance, quality and materials.
Shift & Schedule: This is a full time position on an off shift covering both 2nd & 3rd shift operations. Flexibility for additional coverage outside of these hours, including potential weekends and/or holidays, is also required as needed.
Responsibilities
- Direct all departmental related activities to ensure the timely execution of the production schedule to meet production and service goals. Ensure a high level of customer service while meeting inventory management goals, including raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
- Ensure a safe and orderly working environment, free of slip/trip hazards; maintain compliance to meet/exceed all site and regulatory requirements.
- Deliver cost and performance; complete projects & assignments on-time, and according to plan. Develop and execute a capital plan for the department.
- Manage all departmental quality related activities to insure a high level of food safety and product quality.
- Manage all departmental maintenance activities; maintain equipment in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
- Have a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results, with a focus upon lean manufacturing and 5S. Identify, recommend and execute continuous improvement initiatives in the production operation including process, machinery, method and material changes, in support of plant goals. Develop and streamline procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas.
- Create and implement improvement plans for the overall operation.
- Develop departmental personnel by assessing performance, setting goals, providing coaching, counseling, & training, while supporting Continuous Improvement.
- Manage all employee related issues within the department. Effectively manage departmental staffing requirements in accordance to budgetary and contractual requirements.
- Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, coach, administer discipline, and ensure positive employee relations. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports.
- Support and provide training to improve capability of technicians.
- Schedule and track standard preventive manufacturing measures and prioritizes plant maintenance opportunities.
- Guide and support technicians in trouble-shooting production equipment when necessary.
- Experience coaching and leading cross-functional teams, including team building, understanding motivation and negotiation techniques and providing work direction to others
- Well organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented.
Total Rewards:
- Benefits eligible Day 1!
- Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
- Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree from accredited University in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, etc preferred
- 5 years of experience in a management role in a manufacturing environment
- 2 years of experience with lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results and in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events)
Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
