Quality Manager

Job Overview:

In the role of Quality Manager
-Packaging Supplier Quality, you will:
Own the supplier quality program for packaging suppliers, including supplier onboarding, qualification, verification, compliance monitoring, and ongoing approval management.

Lead the onboarding and qualification of new suppliers and changes to existing suppliers in partnership with Quality, R&D, and Procurement.

Design and execute supplier verification programs, including audits, documentation review, risk assessments, and performance checks.

Monitor supplier compliance with quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements, and address gaps through corrective actions and follow-up.

Maintain and govern supplier approval status, ensuring suppliers meet requirements to be added to and remain on the Approved Supplier List.

Manage supplier performance by analyzing trends, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with Procurement to review scorecards and supplier outcomes.

Investigate supplier nonconformances, lead root-cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why, A3, and FMEA, verify corrective actions, and ensure sustainable resolution.

Serve as the business's packaging materials expert, translating food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements into clear supplier expectations and internal guidance.

Monitor emerging food safety, quality, and packaging risks that could affect raw materials or finished products, and incorporate findings into supplier risk assessments and quality programs.

Support manufacturing operations by providing supplier quality and quality assurance expertise across the Enterprise. Total Rewards:

Salary range: $96,800 - $127,000

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 Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of experience managing food safety and quality systems in the beverage or packaging materials industry, including high-speed bottling, thermoforming, PET, corrugate, labels, and closures.

Working knowledge of GFSI standards, FDA regulations, HACCP principles, and PCQI requirements.

Experience with food manufacturing processes, including process controls, quality control plans, sanitation programs, and environmental monitoring.

Experience leading regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and corrective action follow-through.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and manage complex projects.

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, assess process capability, and communicate insights clearly.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Certified lead auditor experience across recognized food safety or quality standards.

Experience in large-scale beverage or food processing environments.

Experience building quality capability and strengthening quality culture across teams.

Experience contributing to strategic planning and leading process improvement initiatives. 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…