Packaging Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Location: 3324 142nd Ave East Suite 200, Sumner, Washington, 98390 Shift & Schedule: Full-Time | 5:00 PM 5:00 AM | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed is required. As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead and develop a team of approximately 20 manufacturing associates in a highly automated, TPM-based production environment. You will foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while partnering cross-functionally to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional operational performance. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving problems, driving process improvements, and achieving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of approximately 15 operations associates through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, development, and recognition.
• Drive best-in-class performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries through safety observations, audits, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure consistent product quality by leading right-first-time execution, layered process audits, and root cause corrective actions.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Distribution teams to maximize equipment uptime through TPM and preventive maintenance practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve material flow, and lower operating costs.
• Support a mini-Business Unit (mBU) structure and Highly Effective Team model within a TPM environment.
• Facilitate operational meetings including production planning, TPM, site leadership, and employee communications.
• Utilize structured problem-solving techniques and data-driven decision making to improve operational performance.
• Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, TPM principles, and applicable regulations.

Leadership Expectations:

• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Set clear goals and hold teams accountable for achieving results.
• Develop employees through regular coaching and feedback.
• Encourage innovation and continuous learning.
• Create an inclusive, safe, and respectful work environment.
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.

Total Rewards: Targeted annual compensation range of $80,000$95,000. This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable): Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Disability Coverage Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave) 401(k) with company match Tuition Reimbursement Mileage Reimbursement Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience or experience in a similar production environment.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience supervising teams of 10 or more employees in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
• Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, including standing and walking throughout the shift.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of 5S, autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, visual management, and Kaizen event leadership.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated with high integrity and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Company Overview: 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, Peafiel, 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.