Sr Operations Manager - Keurig

Job Overview

Sr Manager Operations will focus on maintenance and engineering responsible for driving a culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Oversees multidisciplinary technical teams, leads maintenance strategy to maximize equipment reliability and OEE, manages budgets and capital projects, and ensures strong cross‑functional alignment to support 24/7 production. Utilizes data‑driven insights to optimize performance, develop team capabilities, and maintain strict compliance with all site standards and regulatory requirements.

• Champion a culture of safety and accountability across all maintenance and engineering functions
• Provide strong operational leadership to a team comprised of three Automation Controls Engineers, an Engineering Project Manager, a Data Analyst, and a Junior Maintenance Manager with five Supervisors and approximately fifty Technicians across four shifts
• Establish clear systems, processes, and communication routines that ensure consistent execution, timely information flow, and disciplined adherence to commitments
• Lead the site’s maintenance and engineering strategy to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive OEE performance
• Own the R&M budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, disciplined spend management, and tight MRO inventory control
• Oversee the site’s capital project portfolio, including planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder alignment for large‑scale investments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility management acting as the site lead for coordination with the outsourced facilities services vendor
• Use data and performance analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed proactively
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long‑term asset health
• Ensure documentation, work processes, and maintenance systems are accurate, current, and consistently followed
• Develop technical and leadership capability across engineering, maintenance, and supervisory teams
• Conduct ongoing performance management and ensure timely completion of reviews, coaching, and development plans
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to align priorities and support 24/7 production needs
• Ensure compliance with site policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards

• Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000
• 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
• Benefits eligible Day 1

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred (Engineering discipline ideal)
• Strong background in organizational leadership with experience leading large, diverse technical teams
• Experience managing large capex portfolios and project pipelines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data‑driven decision making
• Understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement
• Exceptional communication and information‑dissemination skills with disciplined follow‑through
• Strong problem‑solving and prioritization abilities in a fast‑paced 24/7 environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent initiatives with high attention to detail
• Ability to work onsite in a 24/7 operation with infrequent travel

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values.

We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single‑serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

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