Coffee Processing Supervisor

Job Overview Location

30 Gauthier Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452

We have three shifts available. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

• N2 | 5:55pm – 6:16am Friday‑Sunday and alternating Thursdays.

As a Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for the overall operating performance of Keurig Dr Pepper’s processing operations. In this role, you will partner with production teams to improve the efficiency of coffee flow while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and financial performance.

• Maintain a safe workplace and promote a strong safety‑first mindset
• Supervise 20+ production employees, including full‑time and temporary staff
• Hire, schedule, coach, and develop frontline team members
• Ensure compliance with all Keurig Dr Pepper policies, ergonomic standards, and safety requirements
• Oversee process documentation and training programs to ensure consistency and operational excellence
• Ensure quality products are produced and all quality procedures are followed
• Partner with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities to improve performance, reduce costs, and streamline efficiencies
• Track productivity and drive measured improvements in shift efficiency
• Manage production costs through lean manufacturing practices and cross‑training initiatives
• Ensure adherence to inventory control procedures and accuracy goals
• Conduct timely quarterly and annual performance reviews for frontline staff
• Report food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance issues to plant leadership with authority to initiate corrective action
• Ensure production of safe, wholesome, and high‑quality products through trained designees when applicable
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

• Fostering a culture of trust, wellbeing, and respect that values employee contributions
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals, accountability, and ongoing coaching conversations
• Embracing diverse perspectives to encourage innovation and continuous learning
• Creating an environment where team members feel motivated, supported, and aligned with expectations

• Targeted annual compensation range of $70,500 - $88,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (food and beverage preferred)
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, pull/visual systems, and Total Quality Management (TQM) tools
• Proven ability to use data for problem‑solving, decision‑making, and continuous improvement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, including productivity tracking
• Experience with SAP or similar systems preferred
• Comfortable developing and delivering group presentations to employees and leadership
• Ability to provide clear, actionable positive and corrective feedback

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.