Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Job Overview

Shift: 1st 6a-2:30p

TPM Supervisor

Join the team at Keurig Dr Pepper and make a difference by pursuing your daily tasks with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas.” The success that comes from within each of us is recognized and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

In this role you will lead a highly visible Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) transformation to drive a cultural shift in continuous improvement. Expect to implement rapid change; be a hands-on team builder. Use existing knowledge of TPM principles, combined with on-the-job process expertise to identify opportunities, prioritize, and manage multiple improvement projects, under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.

• Implements process enhancements to improve package changeover and line efficiency.
• Utilizes knowledge to maximize asset utilization and plant performance and report Plant KPI’s
• Supports/Provides training to improve capability of maintenance technicians and operators.

Location: This position is located at our Northlake, IL facility.

• Functions as site SME for the deployment and training of TPM principles and strategies for the site
• Cultural liaison to shop floor team members for TPM methodology and a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Tracks standard preventive manufacturing measures and prioritizes plant maintenance opportunities.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautionsnecessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
• Guide and Support maintenance technicians and operations in trouble‑shooting production equipment when necessary
• Responsible to implement TPM Strategy and training Program within the Plant.
• Responsible for the deployment and implementation of the TPM Education and Training Pillar
• Support the Plant Manager in the development of High‑Performance Work Teams and assist with leading Cultural development through TPM Implementation
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully facilitate cross functional teams, while implementing improvement within an established time frame
• Facilitate, coach, and implement TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events, and driving lean transformation with proven results and implementations in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events).

• Salary range: $76,400 - $120,000
• This position is 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 (if traveling for work)
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry required
• Proven experience in technical program management and continuous improvement.
• Strong facilitation skills and a continuous improvement orientation.
• Two years of experience facilitating, coaching, and implementing TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events, and driving lean transformation with proven results and implementations in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events).
• Previous mechanical/electrical experience maintaining production equipment preferred.
• Experience coaching and leading cross-functional teams, including team building, understanding motivation and negotiation techniques, and providing work direction to others.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience in implementing TPM strategies and training programs preferred
• Well Organized, High energy, data driven, and results oriented.
• Excellent communication and people skills. Must be comfortable teaching and presenting to large groups at all levels of the organization from shop floor to CEO.
• Proficient in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, ect...) 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.