Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.Remote
Engineering Program Manager- Utilities
United States
Full Time
1 hour ago
$97,000 - $160,000 USD
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
Boilers expertiseAir compressors expertiseManufacturing refrigeration systemsProject management certificationSAP/CMMS knowledgeAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCustomer service skillsCuriosityCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skillsSAPLeadershipProject ManagementCommunicationNegotiation
About this role
Keurig Dr Pepper is a leading beverage company in North America, and they are seeking an Engineering Program Manager specializing in Utilities. The role involves ensuring technical excellence in maintenance and reliability, leading performance improvement initiatives, and collaborating with various teams to optimize equipment performance and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Drive Performance Improvement In Utilities: Refrigeration, Boilers, Air compressors
- 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 (clean, inspect, lubricate), 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
Requirements:
- Experience and Expertise in Boilers, Air compressors and manufacturing refrigeration systems
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technical/Engineering preferred. Master's degree in business or engineering management a plus
- Project management certification a plus
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in a combination of manufacturing and engineering
- High degree of curiosity
- 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
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with self-motivation and focused attention to detail positively and comfortably
- Organizational and customer service skills essential
- Must be comfortable developing and conducting group presentations
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to propose solutions to problems
- Must be able to travel, work in a team environment, and occasionally work a flexible schedule
- Ability to follow KDP policies and procedures
- 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
- Experience in the food and beverage industry is preferred