Operations Supervisor

Operations Production Supervisor - Essex Junction, VT

As a Operations Production Supervisor you are responsible for overall operating performance of the Keurig Dr Pepper processing operations. You will work with the team to streamline efficiency of coffee flow with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and improving financial results.

Shift & Schedule: This is a full time position on our Nights N1 shift working 6:00pm to 6:15am Monday - Wednesday with alternating Thursdays. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled is required.

Compensation: This is an exempt, salaried position paid on a biweekly cycle. Compensation is flexible and determined by the candidate's experience level.

What you will do:

• Ensures a safe workplace is maintained and there is a safety mindset in all things we do.
• Supervise up to 20 or more production employees.
• Hires, schedules and supervises full time staff and additional temporary staff.
• Follows all policies, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Keurig Dr Pepper and the department.
• Oversees all process documentation and training program procedures to assure consistency of operational tasks, and the safety and cleanliness of the workplace
• Ensures a quality product is being produced and all quality processes are being followed.
• Works directly with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities on projects to improve quality, streamline efficiencies and reduce operating expenses
• Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and improvement
• Operates at or below the budgeted cost for production utilizing lean manufacturing procedures and cross training
• Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are constantly achieved
• Performs timely quarterly and annual reviews for all front line Keurig Dr Pepper staff
• Responsibility to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Responsible for ensuring the production of a safe, wholesome and quality product and requires trained designees when applicable
• Performs other duties as requested by management

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• 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

• H.S. Diploma Required, Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years' supervisory level experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food and beverage industry, preferred
• Experience with lean manufacturing, pull and visual systems and clear understanding of TQM and use of tools and data for problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word with demonstrated knowledge of productivity tracking
• Experience with SAP or similar system preferred
• Must be comfortable developing and conducting group presentations to employees and management
• Provides current, direct, complete and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. 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 , 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.