Keurig Dr Pepper

Continuous Improvement Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper • $96K — $140K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Green Belt Certification required; Black Belt Certification preferred
  • 3 years in Continuous Improvement roles (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM)
  • Experience in training lean fundamentals and facilitating improvement events
  • 2 years leading kaizen events

Responsibilities

  • Deliver value by collaborating with VPs and senior leadership
  • Independently manage high-impact projects and kaizen teams
  • Build credible relationships across all organizational levels
  • Enhance lean culture understanding from the shop floor to management
  • Lead data-driven decision-making and root cause elimination
  • Frequent use of analytical skills for data pulls and statistical analysis
  • Travel within North America 50-75% of the time

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid Time Off including parental leave, vacation, and sick time
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Benefits are effective from Day 1
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager will identify and deliver successful process improvement opportunities within Supply Chain. This position will independently lead high-impact, cross-functional teams by utilizing Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to deliver significant value to the Keurig Dr Pepper business.

This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leadership on a regular basis and requires an ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization. The manager will need to demonstrate leadership skills and passion around continuous improvement, as well as strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and project management capabilities.

Location: This position will be based at our St. Louis, MO concentrate plant.

Position Responsibilities
  • Deliver Value - Work with champions (VP level and higher) to deliver meaningful results to the business.
  • Self-Driven - Manage high-value projects and large kaizen teams independently.
  • Develop Relationships - The manager will need to have credibility and be respected from colleagues.
  • Develop People - Work with all levels, from shop floor to management, to increase maturity and understanding of a lean culture.
  • Drive Culture Change - Lead root-cause elimination and data-based decision-making throughout the organization..
  • Will utilize system skills (data pull and statistical analysis) frequently.
  • Will travel within North America (approximately 50-75% travel).


Performance Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Facilitation
  • Building a Successful Team
  • Adaptability
  • Coaching
  • Value Identification
  • Innovation
  • Communication
  • Tenacity
  • Forming Partnerships


Ensure high performance results of your team by:
  • Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions
  • Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
  • Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures
  • Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations

Total Rewards:
  • Salary Range: $96,800 - $140,000
  • 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!

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred
  • Black Belt Certification preferred; Green Belt Certification required
  • 3 years of work experience in a Continuous Improvement function (Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Total Productive Maintenance)
  • Training lean fundamentals, TPM, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt courses
  • 2 year of experience in facilitating and leading improvement events
  • Ability to travel up to 10% (some international travel to our Newbridge, IRL)

About Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig is a beverage company that offers a variety of K-Cup pods and single-serve coffee makers. The company provides iced coffee brewers, cappuccino, and latte makers.

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Learn more about Keurig Dr Pepper
Size
27,500 employees
Market Cap
$51 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+14.5%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KDP
* Ladders Estimates

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