Job Overview:
**Eligible for Relocation**
This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.
Technical Operations Leader / Sr Maintenance Leader
- Champion a culture of safety and accountability across all maintenance functions
- Provide strong operational leadership to a team comprised of an a Data Analyst, and Maintenance Manager with five Supervisors and approximately one hundred 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: $ 130,700 - $179,800
- Bonus eligible
- 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 Degree in Technical area preferred (Engineering or related field of study, TPM based educational training) with 7 years manufacturing experience, preferably in fast paced food, pharmaceutical or beverage products environment
- Demonstrated management or supervision experience in the maintenance or production in the area of high volume production manufacturing
- Must be able to work flexible shifts and weekends as business needs dictate
- TPM Certifications, Lean Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement strategy highly desired.
- Strong experience with plant maintenance software; SAP and Planview highly preferred.
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 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. 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.
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