Maintenance Manager

Job Overview

The Spartanburg operation is a state‑of‑the‑art coffee roasting and pod packaging facility in addition to hosting a full beverage distribution center. Spartanburg is the largest KDRP manufacturing and distribution location. The site will operate on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); leverage the principles of Lean manufacturing and harness the power of High‑Performance Teams. All associates at the Spartanburg site will have accountability to both a functional business unit in addition to the full site operation.

The site will run on state‑of‑the‑art enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing, packaging, and material movement equipment.

• Builds a culture of accountability and ownership within the maintenance department.
• Employs practical problem‑solving techniques, using these strategies to achieve root cause for failures.
• Drives the preventive maintenance program enabling pro‑active vs. reactive repairs.
• Defines and executes department goals supporting TPM objectives, including the development and implementation of strategies, processes and programs. Measures and reports on performance and holds the team accountable for achieving goals.
• Oversees and supports the professional development of the maintenance team members; motivates, coaches and develops a diverse, high‑performing and engaged team to meet established goals and build organizational capability.
• Responsible for development, implementation and analysis of working methodologies to improve factory efficiency and reliability, increasing asset utilization, reducing cost.
• Champions, drives and measures improvement initiatives to reduce equipment downtime, improve equipment availability, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), through establishment of a predictive maintenance program.
• Effectively communicates change by championing within the site and network, prompting questions and promoting team‑based behavior. Uses active listening and facilitation skills to ensure understanding and engage problem solving.
• Manages stockroom operation that provides repair parts for critical process equipment, as well as necessary consumables for the plant.
• Responsible for maintaining the yearly maintenance budget.
• Responsible to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.
• Follows all Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures and ensures team compliance to all company and regulatory policies.

• Salary range: $133,000 - $150,000 (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), 401(k) with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical area preferred (Engineering or related field) with 7–10 years manufacturing experience preferred, preferably in fast‑paced food, pharmaceutical or beverage products environment.
• Previous department or team leadership experience preferred, demonstrating 7+ years of increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience developing TPM from the production floor through direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to support a long‑term maintenance plan, with improvements in reliability, KPIs and cost savings.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with multiple stakeholders and manage projects around process improvement.
• Working experience with order fulfillment, manufacturing or maintenance management, team development and project management is also required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule across multiple shifts, be on‑call, and travel as necessary.
• Ability to uphold safety standards, good manufacturing practices and FSSC (Food Safety System Certification) standards and compliance.
• TPM certifications, Lean Six Sigma, and/or continuous…