Maintenance Supervisor

Job Overview This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit Location: 30 Gauthier Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452 Shift and Schedule N1 | 5:55pm – 6:16am Monday-Wednesday and alternating Thursdays. Flexibility to work weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled. As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for driving equipment reliability and overall maintenance performance at our Essex manufacturing site. This role leads a team of skilled Maintenance Technicians while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver world-class safety, quality, and operational performance. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly automated manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for developing high‑performing teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing downtime, and ensuring maintenance processes are executed with discipline and consistency. Key Responsibilities Safety & Compliance Lead and promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries. Conduct safety observations, audits, and training while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements. Ensure completion of all required regulatory and safety training. Operational Excellence Deliver best‑in‑class performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. Drive equipment reliability through preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance programs. Partner with Operations, Quality, and Warehouse teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to eliminate recurring issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Support and sustain TPM, standardized work, layered process audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Leadership & Talent Development Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management. Develop and maintain a highly engaged team of 10+ Maintenance Technicians. Provide leadership support through maintenance planning meetings, business unit reviews, leadership meetings, and employee communication forums. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable work environment. Total Rewards Targeted annual compensation range of $90,500 - $115,000. This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits 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 Minimum 5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably within food or beverage production. Experience leading teams of 10 or more employees. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations. Experience working with vendors and consultants to improve manufacturing performance and support operational objectives. Strong communication and presentation skills. Preferred Experience with material batching systems and CIP/COP processes. Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments. Knowledge of TPM and Lean manufacturing principles. Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Experience with manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, InfinityQS, or similar platforms. Familiarity with data analysis and manufacturing performance metrics. 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®, 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 anemployer 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? 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. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by talent acquisition team members. If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to View email address on click.appcast.io in lieu of clicking Apply. In order for your application to be considered and opted out of AI, you must include the words "AI Opt-Out" and either job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line in your email application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.