Operations Supervisor

Operations Production Supervisor – Columbus, OH

The Production Supervisor leads frontline manufacturing operations within a high-speed beverage production environment. This role is responsible for driving results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing and coaching frontline team members. The supervisor maintains a strong presence on the production floor, proactively identifying operational constraints, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production.

• Ensures a safe workplace is maintained and there is a safety mindset in all things we do.
• Supervise up to 20 or more production employees.
• Hires, schedules and supervises full-time staff and additional temporary staff.
• Follows all policies, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Keurig Dr Pepper and the department.
• Oversee all process documentation and training program procedures to assure consistency of operational tasks, and the safety and cleanliness of the workplace.
• Ensures a quality product is being produced and all quality processes are being followed.
• Works directly with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities on projects to improve quality, streamline efficiencies and reduce operating expenses.
• Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and improvement.
• Operates at or below the budgeted cost for production utilizing lean manufacturing procedures and cross training.
• Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are constantly achieved.
• Performs timely quarterly and annual reviews for all front-line Keurig Dr Pepper staff.
• Responsibility to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Responsible for ensuring the production of a safe, wholesome and quality product and requires trained designees when applicable.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions.
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent.
• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures.
• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations.

• $70,500 - $90,000

Where Applicable:
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• 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.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years' supervisory level experience in a manufacturing environment - food and beverage industry, preferred.
• High-speed production experience.
• Proven team leadership ability.
• Strong safety, quality, and production knowledge.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, pull and visual systems and clear understanding of TQM and use of tools and data for problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word with demonstrated knowledge of productivity tracking.
• Experience with SAP or similar system preferred.

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.