MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING PROGRAM MANAGER
Company: Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
As part of our Manufacturing Engineering Project team, the
primary function of this position will be to drive the development
and execution of corporate strategy and innovation capital projects
for Keurig Dr Pepper manufacturing locations. This position will
build and manage relationships of internal and external resources
to effectively implement project initiatives that drive
productivity results, optimize value, and promote growth. This role
interacts with individuals from Strategy, Operations, Engineering,
Commercial, Beverage Initiatives, and other key Business Units
within Keurig Dr Pepper. This role will also work directly with
manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement plans for
capacity and program initiatives.The ideal candidate will have a
bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a
related Engineering discipline. This individual will also have
experience in developing and executing capital projects in a
manufacturing environment. A candidate with Food and Beverage or
CPG (Consumer Package Goods) and plant production line experience
is considered a plus. Knowledge of high-speed filling, packaging
technologies are ideal areas of expertise. PMP Certified, lean
methodologies, TPM, and knowledge of key standard work processes
are also essential qualities.Join our flexible team at Keurig Dr
Pepper and make a difference by being a part of the safest, most
sustainable, agile, and productive value chain in the beverage
industry!Responsibilities -Technical Services:
- Collaborate and drive network and plant strategies for capacity
growth, productivity, and innovation
- Approval of equipment design, development, and execution
- Define performance criteria, develop timelines, and estimate
capital budgets
- Define key process parameters and testing methods with the
Packaging Engineering team
- Write and execute equipment specification; provide input on
specification platform/management
- Write and execute SAT's and FAT's
- Provide technical project assistance to project managers and
plant personnel
- Must have strong knowledge management and communication
skills
- Ability to perform statistical analysis is a plus
- Familiarity with 2D & 3D cad is a plusProject Management:
- Capital project process design, development, and execution from
concept through closure
- Provide regular project communication to KDP Leadership and
project stakeholders
- Drive optimization of vertical startup methodology on all
projects
- Ownership of project budget development and execution
- Ownership of project timelines
- Ownership and execution of project change management
- Ownership and storage of all project/knowledge-based
information
- Drive TOB and SOT development with Procurement and Legal
- Assist with FAT/SAT development and execution
- Make methodical fact-based, data driven decisions to ensure
project success
- Identify, develop, and execute cost savings programs to support
business productivity metrics
- Drive lean and standard work principles to ensure
team/department efficiencies
- Build strategic relationships and communications with internal
customers, stakeholders, and external PartnersTravel - This
individual will travel primarily to U.S. operations and possibly
internationally for equipment FAT's - up to 50% maximum. We work
hard to operate remotely as much as possible and to reduce
unnecessary travel.Ensure high performance results of your team by:
- Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the
team and values employee contributions
- Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability,
supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
- Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning
from both successes and failures
- Establishing a safe environment where team members are
motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectationsTotal Rewards:
- Salary Range: $91,300- $155,000 / year.
- Actual placement within the compensation range may vary
depending on experience, skills, and other factors
- 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 eligibilityRequirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or
related engineering discipline required
- Master's degree is a plus
- 5+ years of capital engineering project-based experience
required
- Knowledge of primary packaging equipment and
materials/processes (fillers, plastics, aluminum, bottles, cans,
caps/closures) required
- Knowledge of secondary/tertiary packaging equipment (cartoners,
case packers, palletizers) required
- Knowledge of plant infrastructure and operations required
- Experience with technologies including CSD, Juices and Teas,
Aseptic, hot fill highly preferred
- Strong leadership skills and self-motivation; ability to work
independently
- Strong process and communications skillsCompany Overview:Keurig
Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North
America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and
partners 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
(https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/) , providing a culture and
opportunities that empower our team of -28,000 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig
Dr Pepper 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.99354Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and
affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper
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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