Keurig Dr Pepper

Job Overview:

The Plant Engineer is a critical role in connecting field operations with the maintenance organization, helping minimize downtime and failure rates and maximize equipment productivity. To execute, position obtains and develops resources, and 3rd party contractors. Identify, assess, and minimize technical risks through successful project tasks delivery. Objective is to drive projects to successful completion, resulting in highly satisfied customers and product solutions which support the business growth objectives. The Facilities Engineer enhances service quality and equipment reliability by improving workflows and optimizing maintenance processes using Lean Six Sigma practices and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodology. This position, a key link the site, provides input to improve equipment design, reliability, and maintainability.

Responsibilities:

• Keep current with latest equipment, technologies, and maintenance methods.
• Identify and captures opportunities for improvement in equipment maintainability and reliability.
• Support Maintenance and Operations Managers in planning for equipment and maintenance resources and correcting existing discrepancies utilizing TPM methodologies.
• Oversee work, set or edit standards, policies and procedures for vendors and contractors
• Manage financial aspects including annual budget development, capital planning and administration. -
• Participate in technical audits and compliance assessments, and follows up on closure of remedial action plans
• Assist with development and coaching of staff.
• Ensures application of asset management and maintenance systems data and accurate, timely data entry and reporting.
• Establish clear ownership for project tasks within the team and a clear schedule for when each task will be performed. Ensure that team members have the tools needed and provide timely feedback.
• Work collaboratively with peer Engineering managers within the company to drive network initiatives, balance resource demands, and coordinate global team interaction.
• Use Lean Six Sigma and RCM concepts to optimize work processes, adapt maintenance tools and procedures to improve equipment utilization and reliability, and minimize service quality incidents.
• Leads the preventative maintenance pillar within TPM
• On-call availability to respond to all facility emergencies
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Conduct regular status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholder’s needs and requirements continuously in view.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of bottling/can manufacturing. Demonstrated supervisory, organizational and interpersonal ability. Ability to problem solve and multitask. Basic understanding of labor and federal regulations. SAP manufacturing applications and strong computer skills. Strong communication and leadership skills. Demonstrated understanding and proven implementation of TPM/5S. Aptitude for hands-on work coupled with analytical skills. Ability to solve problems via advanced technical knowledge, complex analysis and theory testing. A record of success in implementing lean manufacturing concepts for continuous improvement (TPM/5S). Experience with spending most of the time on the manufacturing floor.

Total Rewards:

• Salary Range: $91,300 - $135,000
• 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 in engineering preferred or 10+ years of experience in bottling industry
• 5 years of production/maintenance leadership experience as a production manager or line supervisor required
• 5 years of engineering or team management experience preferred
• 5 years of experience working with electrical, electronic, automation and mechanical maintenance in the bottling industry strongly preferred
• Must be open to overtime and weekends as needed. Must be flexible to work on other shifts as business needs as well as over the standard 40-hour work week

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 partners 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 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.