Job Overview:
Sr Manager Operations will focus on maintenance and engineering responsible for driving a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversees multidisciplinary technical teams, leads maintenance strategy to maximize equipment reliability and OEE, manages budgets and capital projects, and ensures strong cross-functional alignment to support 24/7 production. Utilizes data-driven insights to optimize performance, develop team capabilities, and maintain strict compliance with all site standards and regulatory requirements.
Champion a culture of safety and accountability across all maintenance and engineering functions
Provide strong operational leadership to a team comprised of three Automation Controls Engineers, an Engineering Project Manager, a Data Analyst, and a Junior Maintenance Manager with five Supervisors and approximately fifty Technicians across four shifts
Establish clear systems, processes, and communication routines that ensure consistent execution, timely information flow, and disciplined adherence to commitments
Lead the site's maintenance and engineering strategy to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive OEE performance
Own the R&M budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, disciplined spend management, and tight MRO inventory control
Oversee the site's capital project portfolio, including planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder alignment for large-scale investments
Serve as the primary point of contact for facility management acting as the site lead for coordination with the outsourced facilities services vendor
Use data and performance analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed proactively
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term asset health
Ensure documentation, work processes, and maintenance systems are accurate, current, and consistently followed
Develop technical and leadership capability across engineering, maintenance, and supervisory teams
Conduct ongoing performance management and ensure timely completion of reviews, coaching, and development plans
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to align priorities and support 24/7 production needs
Ensure compliance with site policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards
Total Rewards:
Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000
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:
Bachelor's degree or higher preferred (Engineering discipline ideal)
Strong background in organizational leadership with experience leading large, diverse technical teams
Experience managing large capex portfolios and project pipelines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data-driven decision making
Understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement
Exceptional communication and information-dissemination skills with disciplined follow-through
Strong problem-solving and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced 24/7 environment
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Comfortable managing multiple concurrent initiatives with high attention to detail
Ability to work onsite in a 24/7 operation with infrequent travel
Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. 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 ~29,000 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 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.
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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.
