Keurig Dr Pepper

Senior Director of Operations

Keurig Dr Pepper • $183K — $255K *
Ottumwa, IA 52501In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing
  • 2+ years in operations leadership
  • Proven certifications in Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM, or related disciplines
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Experience in food and/or beverage manufacturing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Deliver performance targets while managing projects within timelines
  • Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, cost, and customer service
  • Build a Safety First culture and develop a motivated workforce through servant leadership
  • Implement and sustain manufacturing best practices to meet relevant certifications
  • Identify and eliminate food safety risks while exceeding EHS performance expectations
  • Act as a liaison between plant personnel and corporate, ensuring effective communication of urgent issues
  • Develop a high-performing site leadership team through clear goal-setting and performance management

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Disability and Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave)
  • 401k with company match and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Mileage Reimbursement and performance-based annual bonuses
  • Benefits eligibility from day one
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

Position Location: Ottumwa, IA

*Relocation Assistance Available

Senior Site Director

Leading and driving all operation activities to ensure consistent levels of production excellence are achieved and sustained whilst maintaining a fully engaged and talented workforce. Provide vision and direction for the entire facility in order to ensure current and future success. Ensure the facility attains/exceeds key performance measures and maximizes profitability by building short and long-term strategies and initiatives to meet customer, market and competitive demands; developing and communicating clear expectations and focus; and providing required resources and guidance as necessary. This individual has an opportunity to make a splash within the company all while they continue to develop themselves professionally into the next potential VP of manufacturing or other desired avenues within the organization.

Position Responsibilities
  • Deliver cost and performance targets; complete projects & assignments on-time, and according to plan. Develop and execute a capital plan for the department.
  • Drives continuous improvements in key areas, such as: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost & Customer Service, while developing direct reports. Improves upon the capabilities of all plant personnel.
  • Required to build a Safety First culture and develops highly motivated workforce; serves as a positive role model of emotional intelligence and servant leadership. Drives positive employee relations and delivers sustainable results.
  • Continuously improves site processes and technologies; stays current in new technological developments. Develops and executes upon a site capital plan, addressing both short-term a long-term opportunities.
  • Champions continuous improvement efforts; implements and sustains manufacturing best practices / procedures, and meets/exceeds relevant certifications / qualifications / requirements (E.g. OSHA, AlB, GMP, HACCP, FSSC, and FDA).
  • Identifies and eliminates potential sources of food safety risk. Responsible for delivering site environmental, health, & safety performance; works to exceed expectations for all internal & external audits.
  • Acts as liaison between plant personnel and corporate functions; builds solid relationships between these teams. Effectively communicates urgent issues both internal and external to the site, as needed. Identifies issues quickly, develops action plans and coordinates team member activities, so that these issues are communicated upward, and dealt with quickly & effectively.
  • Develops a highly effective site leadership team, by applying high standards for selection and continued performance; establishes clear and stretching goals, communicates and delegates key responsibilities, and actively utilizes all performance, development and career tools, to their full potential.
  • Requires Lean, A3 and relevant TPM skill sets, with demonstrated problem solving capability. Must be competent in identifying root causes of issues and adept at developing and implementing corrective actions, to prevent problems from repeating.
  • Required to implement Lean & TPM across all site areas, to elevate site performance; must also develop, deploy, & sustain Leader Standard Work, to ensure continued success of these efforts.
  • Direct all departmental related activities to ensure the timely execution of the production schedule to meet production and service goals. Ensure a high level of customer service while meeting inventory management goals, including raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods.
  • Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, coach, administer discipline, and ensure positive employee relations. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports.

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: $183,500 - $255,000
  • This is a salaried position paid on a bi-weekly basis + annual bonus + LTI
  • Benefits eligible day one!!

Where Applicable:
  • 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

Requirements:
  • 5+ years Manufacturing Experience
  • 2+ years' Experience in Operations Leadership


Ideal Qualifications:
  • Lean Six Sigma, PMP, TPM or other relevant certifications
  • Background in Food and/or Beverage Manufacturing
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Demonstrated work experience of team building and development
  • Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Strong time management skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.

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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