About the Role
Drive the development and execution of the corporate manufacturing engineering strategy involving capital projects for 6-8 non-carbonated soft drink and food manufacturing sites. Build and manage relationships with internal and external resources to effectively implement project initiatives that drive productivity results, optimize value, and promote growth. Interact with individuals from Engineering Operations, Network Optimization, Beverage Initiatives, and other key Business Units within Supply Chain. Work directly with manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement equipment and support devices for capacity and program initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead capital project design, development, and execution from concept through closure while ensuring vertical startups.
- Define performance criteria, develop timelines, estimate capital budgets, and manage spend.
- Make methodical fact-based decisions derived on data which are critical to the success of each project.
- Identify, develop, and execute cost savings programs across the network to support business productivity metrics.
- Drive lean and standard work principals to ensure early equipment management and vertical startups.
- Build strategic relationships with internal customers and external equipment suppliers to ensure continued alignment and success - before, during, and post project implementations.
- Provide strong communication skills in diverse environments with multiple stakeholders at a variety of levels within the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
- 8+ years of capital engineering project based experience.
- Experience managing projects in the $100k -25 Million range
- PMP certified or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
- Experience with technologies including CSD, Juices and Teas, Aseptic, manufacturing equipment including Fillers, Cappers, Conveyance, Packers, Palletizers, Control Systems, RO, and Batch/CIP systems.
- Ability to travel for overnight travel +50%
- Ability to work independently as a 100% remote employee.
Skills
- PMP Certified
- lean methodologies
- standard work processes
- high-speed filling and packaging equipment
- Aseptic Technologies
Location
- Remote
- US operations in the Northeast
- West Coast
- limited international
Work Type
- Remote
Experience Level
- Manager-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $96,800 - $150,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
About the Company
- Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions.
- Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®.
- Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders.
- Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
- We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team 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.
- 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?
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
