Operations Manager

Manufacturing Production Manager The Production Manager is responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity for a high speed, high volume manufacturing department. This includes organizing and directing departmental activities on the assigned shift, providing leadership, direction, and facilitation of production line teams, and coordinating among maintenance, quality, and materials to achieve operational goals. Shift & Schedule This is a full time position on an off shift, working typically 8:00pm to 6:00am, Monday-Friday. Flexibility for additional coverage outside of these hours, including potential weekends and holidays, is also required as needed. Position Responsibilities Establish a proactive safety culture of zero incidents while promoting and ensuring the completion of safety trainings and programs. Direct all departmental related activities to ensure the timely execution of the production schedule to meet production and service goals through day to day execution. Manage departmental quality requirements to ensure food safety and product quality. Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5‑S requirements. Develop a plan to progress the TPM program based on the KDP playbook. Determine optimum staffing model for the line operations. Provide effective cross training and development for a flexible workforce. Promote team engagement and morale adhering to KDP values. Ability to generate enthusiasm, commitment and performance from others in the quest to develop high performance teams. Have a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results, with a focus upon lean manufacturing and 5‑S. Lead and support Focused Improvement events to ensure expected OEE is met or exceeded. Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, coach, administer discipline, and ensure positive employee relations. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports. Well organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented. Metrics to Manage Safety: Recordable Rate, FA, Near miss, Training completion % Quality: Yield %, Number of Quality holds Delivery: Completion of schedule Productivity: Cases per Labor Hour, OEE 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 expectations. Total Rewards Salary Range: $96,800 - $133,000 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 eligibility. Benefits eligible Day 1! Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, a technical degree (Engineering/technology) preferred. 5 years of experience in a management/supervisory role in a manufacturing environment. Experience with lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results in a manufacturing environment (5‑S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events). Computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to understand basic statistics. Demonstrated work experience of team building and development. Self‑starter, able to work with minimal supervision. Strong time management skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Able to handle multiple and conflicting priorities. Equal 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. 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. 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