Production Technician

Job Overview:

The Spartanburg II operation is a state-of-the-art coffee grinding and K-Rounds packaging start-up facility.   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-Impact Teams. This includes partnering with maintenance, machine changeovers, and making minor adjustments. This role will also be engaged in the improvement of manufacturing processes for the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture. The site will run on state-of-the-art enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing and packaging.

Production Technician II

Production Technician II is responsible for maintaining and monitoring production machinery to maximize production and maintain Keurig Dr Pepper's high standards in safety and quality. This role will also be responsible for demonstrating and applying knowledge of manufacturing processes to the improvement of safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.

Schedule: This is a full time position on our Day shift working a 4x10 schedule. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver best-in-class performance across the balanced Scorecard

• Safety - Deliver upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by doing the following:
• Being a role model in communicating, demonstrating, and supporting safe behaviors
• Regularly completing and/or participating in behavioral safety observations and training others on the process
• Actively participate in safety meetings
• Regularly conduct and/or participate in safety audits and risk reduction initiatives
• Ensure 100% completion of all safety/regulatory training as it applies to you
• Quality - Achieve Zero-defect performance and improve the customer experience by doing the following:
• Understanding and training others on all quality control, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other regulatory requirements.
• Production - Help foster and support a Continuous Improvement environment by doing the following:
• Identify and address equipment and material issues as they occur
• Partner across Maintenance and Quality organizations as you leverage the Daily Management System to drive site performance.
• Lead and/or support cross-functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and improve equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expenses

Sustain TPM-based Production Environment

• Support the site TPM journey and the various implementations; mentor and teach others in the TPM process
• Actively participate in various Kaizen activities at the site and assist in line and business unit implementations of improvements identified during the events.
• Partner with maintenance on the execution of preventative maintenance

Engage in Mini Business Unit structure (MBU) and High-Impact Team model

Be a positive contributor to the site's MBU structure and High-Impact Team model by doing the following:

• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with others
• Complete all tasks in work area and contribute fair share of team's work
• Communicating the status of work during shift transitions
• Demonstrate a willingness to help other team members, receive and provide constructive feedback, and display high level of cooperation across the site
• Exhibits a positive demeanor and models engaging communication styles and behaviors
• Demonstrates self-awareness and takes actions to continuously improve
• Does not engage in negative commentary
• Interacts respectfully and professionally with all members of the team.

Total Rewards:

• Pay starting at $28.25 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $29.72 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary.

Where Applicable:

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Requirements:

• 2 years manufacturing experience required
• Computer and software skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc) required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Basic mathematical and mechanical skills
• Ability to learn, train, and support Subject Matter Expert responsibilities for the business unit to ensure team members are performing task that are related to MES and WES transactions properly.
• Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work
• Occasional domestic and international travel.
• Experience with material batching and CIP/COP preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds frequently without assistance

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper, Canada Dry, Mott's, A&W, Peñafiel, GHOST, 7UP, Snapple, Clamato and Core Hydration. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet's, L'OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that's proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

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.

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