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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Production Technician Lead - Coffee Processing

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302

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Shift N1: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Alternating Saturdays – 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Summary As a Production Technician III/Business Unit Leader, you will be responsible for maximizing the operating performance of a Mini Business Unit within the Spartanburg Site. In this hands‑on role you will operate equipment, monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement across multiple pieces of equipment. Working in a highly automated TPM‑based environment you will execute standardized processes, perform layered audits, and facilitate structured problem‑solving to drive waste out of the system and promote a culture of continuous improvement. You will train, mentor, and guide other technicians, ensuring safety and delivering world‑class cost, quality, and service performance.

Responsibilities

Safety – Deliver upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by:

Being a role model in communicating, demonstrating, and supporting safe behaviors

Regularly completing and/or participating in behavioral safety observations and training others on the process

Actively participating in safety meetings

Conducting safety audits and risk reduction initiatives

Ensuring 100% completion of all safety/regulatory training as it applies to you

Quality – Achieve zero‑defect performance and improve the customer experience by:

Understanding and training others on all quality control, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other regulatory requirements

Production – Help foster and support a continuous improvement environment by:

Identifying and addressing equipment and material issues as they occur

Partnering across maintenance and quality organizations using the Daily Management System to drive site performance

Leading or supporting cross‑functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and improve equipment efficiency, increase capacity, and reduce operating expenses

Lead and sustain TPM‑based production environment by:

Supporting and driving the site TPM journey and mentoring others in the TPM process

Developing corrective action plans and escalating to Crew Leads or maintenance as appropriate

Defining, reviewing, and driving improvements to standard work for autonomous and preventive maintenance activities

Actively participating in Kaizen activities at the site and assisting in line and MBU implementations of improvements identified during events

Leading team meetings at the line and business unit boards and leveraging process to scale and resolve issues

Partnering with maintenance on the execution preventive maintenance and leading improvement activities that cross team and functional boundaries

Engage in Mini Business Unit structure (MBU) and High Performing Team (HPT) model by:

Actively contributing to the site’s MBU structure and HPT model

Demonstrating effective teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement

Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor with all team members and stakeholders

Requirements

Proven ability to lead a team through daily operations and initiatives supporting safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement

Experience supporting team members to meet required and desired training and development goals

Mathematical skills to make production calculations and perform loss and waste analysis

Ability to learn, train, and support subject matter expert responsibilities to ensure team members perform MES and WES transactions properly

Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work

Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds frequently without assistance

Total Rewards

Pay starting at $31.24 per hour; higher rate of $32.89 per hour after the 6‑month anniversary

Benefits eligible day one – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Services

A.I. Disclosure KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com.

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!

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.

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