[Remote] Engineering Program Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company with a broad portfolio of beverage and coffee brands. The Engineering Program Manager will serve as a water and wastewater subject matter expert, driving technical excellence, equipment reliability, maintenance performance, capital project execution, training, and continuous improvement across the Cold Beverage Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Drive Performance Improvement in water and waste water
• Build and maintain maintenance standards for utility systems
• Liaison between CAPEX and plant on new installs
• Work with E&T Pillar owner to develop training for technical independence
• Work with AM/PM Pillar owner to develop Platinum Level PMs, CIL, cleaning and OH schedules
• Work with AM/PM Pillar to ensure annual audits are completed in a timely manner
• Work with OEMs on pricing for parts – align with audits and OH for group/bulk pricing
• Vertical ramp up of new equipment installs aligning with your SME category
• Lead capital projects, executing with excellence and vertical ramp ups
• Collaborate with corporate Supply Planning team on network capacity plans in delivering critical equipment maintenance activities
• Collaborate with site leadership to ensure Operations Model labor standards are being met for maintenance teams
• Lead and deliver maintenance and reliability related productivity projects
• Responsible for functional area network dashboards, and corrective actions to drive KPI improvement. Drives sustainable improvements to positively impact the achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), Manage SRM Dashboards, and Scorecards relative to cost, productivity and on-time delivery by optimizing labor and production capabilities
• Work with Human Resources and Talent Acquisition to develop and execute improvement strategies for engagement, recruiting and retention across the network
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cases per maintenance labor hour
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and bargaining agreements related to maintenance department planning as it relates to KDP programs
• Develops tools to acquire, trend and analyze efficient production output
• Follows all policies, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by KDP and the department
• Liaison with OEM’s on training curriculum to ensure Operational Readiness that supports vertical start-ups and sustainable OOE2
• Performs other duties as requested by management

Skills

• Experience and Expertise in water and waste water management required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a combination of manufacturing and engineering
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technical/Engineering discipline preferred
• Demonstrated management experience and performance improvement in equipment maintenance and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence groups
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications
• Highly competent knowledge of SAP/CMMS transactional processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across a broad variety of departments
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with self-motivation and focused attention to detail positively and comfortably
• Must be comfortable developing and conducting group presentations
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose solutions to problems
• Excellent leadership skills with a proven track record of leading teams and managing large-scale projects
• Ability to develop and implement effective maintenance strategies
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to equipment and facilities maintenance
• Must be able to travel, work in a team environment, and occasionally work a flexible schedule
• Experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred
• Master's degree in business or engineering management a plus
• Project management certification a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!
• Remote position
• Employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development

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