[Hiring] Senior 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, and 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. The job responsibilities will include:

• Development of our core competency skills development program in water and wastewater.
• Improving safety of the maintenance teams.
• Improving quality by eliminating the potential for 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 our internal expertise in core competencies. This position will report to the Senior Director of Technical, Maintenance and Reliability Excellence.

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

What you will do:

• Drive Performance Improvement in water and wastewater.
• Build and maintain maintenance standards for utility systems.
• Liaison between CAPEX and plant on new installs.
• Work with E&T Pillar owner to develop training for technical independence.
• Work with AM/PM Pillar owner to develop Platinum Level PMs, CIL, cleaning, and OH schedules.
• Work with AM/PM Pillar to ensure annual audits are completed in a timely manner.
• Work with OEMs on pricing for parts – align with audits and OH for group/bulk pricing.
• Vertical ramp up of new equipment installs aligning with your SME category.
• Lead capital projects, executing with excellence and vertical ramp ups.
• Collaborate with corporate Supply Planning team on network capacity plans in delivering critical equipment maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure Operations Model labor standards are being met for maintenance teams.
• Lead and deliver maintenance and reliability related productivity projects.
• Responsible for functional area network dashboards, and corrective actions to drive KPI improvement.
• Drive sustainable improvements to positively impact the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Manage SRM Dashboards and Scorecards relative to cost, productivity, and on-time delivery by optimizing labor and production capabilities.
• Work with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to develop and execute improvement strategies for engagement, recruiting, and retention across the network.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cases per maintenance labor hour.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and bargaining agreements related to maintenance department planning as it relates to KDP programs.
• Develop tools to acquire, trend, and analyze efficient production output.
• Follow all policies, ergonomic standards, and safety requirements directed by KDP and the department.
• Liaison with OEMs on training curriculum to ensure Operational Readiness that supports vertical start-ups and sustainable OOE2.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

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.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $130,700 - $180,000.
• 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!