[Hiring] Engineering Program Manager @Keurig Dr Pepper

Role Description

The Water/Wastewater Subject Matter Expert (SME) of Technical, Maintenance and Reliability Excellence is accountable for delivering core competency technical excellence and top quartile performance in equipment reliability as measured by:

• Safety
• Quality
• Customer fill rate
• OEE2
• Unplanned and planned downtime
• Maintenance rate per case

The Water SME will create the KDP Cold Beverage Supply Chain Strategy to deliver top quartile technical team and equipment performance. Responsibilities include:

• Development of core competency skills development program in water and wastewater.
• Improving safety of maintenance teams.
• Improving quality by eliminating potential failures leading to recalls or withdrawals.
• Overhaul planning and execution.
• Project management/execution.
• Delivering net productivity.
• Root cause problem solving.
• Operational readiness of new product, package, and/or equipment introductions.

The Water/Wastewater SME is a key member of the Cold Beverage Supply Chain Operations team, bridging the gap between engineering and manufacturing technical teams and developing internal expertise in core competencies. This position reports to the Senior Director of Technical, Maintenance and Reliability Excellence.

Location: This is a remote position with up to approximately 50-75% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• Experience and expertise in water and wastewater management required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a combination of manufacturing and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.
• Master’s degree in business or engineering management a plus.
• Project management certification a plus.
• Demonstrated management experience and performance improvement in equipment maintenance and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence groups.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly competent knowledge of SAP/CMMS transactional processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a broad variety of departments.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with self-motivation and focused attention to detail.
• Must be comfortable developing and conducting group presentations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose solutions to problems.
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of leading teams and managing large-scale projects.
• Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to equipment and facilities maintenance.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred.
• Must be able to travel, work in a team environment, and occasionally work a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Experience and expertise in water and wastewater management required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a combination of manufacturing and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technical/Engineering discipline preferred.
• Master’s degree in business or engineering management a plus.
• Project management certification a plus.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $96,800 - $177,870.
• 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!