Production Supervisor
Keurig Dr Pepper, Spartanburg, SC, United States
Job Overview
The Spartanburg II operation is a state‑of‑the‑art coffee grinding K‑Rounds™ packaging start‑up facility. All associates at the site will have accountability to both a functional business unit in addition to the full site operation. The site will run on state‑of‑the‑art enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing and packaging.
As a
Production Supervisor
you will be expected to lead and inspire teams of highly skilled, highly engaged employees and support a “team of teams” and mini‑Business Unit approach that will enable our employees to achieve extraordinary results. You will provide oversight and guidance to a team of approximately 15 operations associates and work collaboratively across all functions to streamline the efficiency of production, optimize cost per unit, and deliver world class safety, quality, and delivery performance. Working within a highly automated TPM‑based environment, crew leaders will enable disciplined execution of standardized processes through leader standard work and layered process audits, while teaching and facilitating structured problem‑solving techniques and processes to drive waste out of the system and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Shift & Schedule
This is a full time position initially working
9:30am to 8:00pm, Monday - Thursday
(4/10 schedule) and eventually as the site grows the shift will be adjusted to working nights:
6:30pm to 7:00am on a rotating 4 on, 3 off schedule . Great work life balance! Flexibility for additional coverage outside of these hours, including potential weekends and/or holidays, is also required as needed.
Responsibilities
Deliver best‑in‑class performance across the balanced scorecard
Deliver upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by leading, promoting and supporting safety culture through behavioral safety observations, facilitation of safety meetings, completion of regular safety audits and visible leadership moments, enforcement of lock‑out/tag‑out program, and 100% completion of all safety and regulatory training
Achieve zero‑defect performance and improve the customer experience by leading a right first‑time approach to all operations, conducting layered process audits to ensure all quality processes are being followed, and leading root cause corrective action efforts when defects occur
Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, material handling and distribution center to reduce unplanned downtime and increase machine availability through the establishment and sustainment of autonomous and preventive/predictive maintenance SOPs and TPM programs
Lead cross‑functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and improve equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expenses
Facilitate mini‑Business Unit Structure (mBU) and support Highly Effective Team model in a TPM‑based Environment
Lead approximately 15 associates through full employee cycle including interviewing, hiring, and training to coaching, performance management, development, and recognition.
Provide leadership and support to operations teams in support of site operational meeting cadence (production planning, TPM Starpoint, mini‑business unit, site leadership, and employee meetings)
Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s TPM and Highly Effective Team Principles, policies and applicable laws.
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: $70,500 - $100,000
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
Associates or Bachelor’s degree from accredited University in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business preferred
5 years of experience applying hands‑on knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures in manufacturing or equivalent environment
Minimum three years of experience in a leadership role supporting 10+ associates in a Lean environment
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP or similar manufacturing data systems
Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work
Keys to success in this role include skills, knowledge and behaviors in the following areas
Strong people and process leadership skills
Confidence, integrity and an autonomous mindset with the ability to work independently and strive to win, even in challenging environments
Ability to develop effective instructions and calibrate instrumentation
Team‑player attitude with well‑developed interpersonal skills and comfort in a cross‑functional, multi‑cultural environment.
Mechanical orientation with the ability to solve problems and lead change
Strong communication and writing skills and ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrections
Ability to create and execute operational plans to develop team and achieve site results
Strong time‑management skills and ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities
Experience with lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results and in a manufacturing environment (5S, autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, visual management, and leading kaizen events)
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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The Spartanburg II operation is a state‑of‑the‑art coffee grinding K‑Rounds™ packaging start‑up facility. All associates at the site will have accountability to both a functional business unit in addition to the full site operation. The site will run on state‑of‑the‑art enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing and packaging.
As a
Production Supervisor
you will be expected to lead and inspire teams of highly skilled, highly engaged employees and support a “team of teams” and mini‑Business Unit approach that will enable our employees to achieve extraordinary results. You will provide oversight and guidance to a team of approximately 15 operations associates and work collaboratively across all functions to streamline the efficiency of production, optimize cost per unit, and deliver world class safety, quality, and delivery performance. Working within a highly automated TPM‑based environment, crew leaders will enable disciplined execution of standardized processes through leader standard work and layered process audits, while teaching and facilitating structured problem‑solving techniques and processes to drive waste out of the system and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Shift & Schedule
This is a full time position initially working
9:30am to 8:00pm, Monday - Thursday
(4/10 schedule) and eventually as the site grows the shift will be adjusted to working nights:
6:30pm to 7:00am on a rotating 4 on, 3 off schedule . Great work life balance! Flexibility for additional coverage outside of these hours, including potential weekends and/or holidays, is also required as needed.
Responsibilities
Deliver best‑in‑class performance across the balanced scorecard
Deliver upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by leading, promoting and supporting safety culture through behavioral safety observations, facilitation of safety meetings, completion of regular safety audits and visible leadership moments, enforcement of lock‑out/tag‑out program, and 100% completion of all safety and regulatory training
Achieve zero‑defect performance and improve the customer experience by leading a right first‑time approach to all operations, conducting layered process audits to ensure all quality processes are being followed, and leading root cause corrective action efforts when defects occur
Work collaboratively with maintenance, quality, material handling and distribution center to reduce unplanned downtime and increase machine availability through the establishment and sustainment of autonomous and preventive/predictive maintenance SOPs and TPM programs
Lead cross‑functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and improve equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expenses
Facilitate mini‑Business Unit Structure (mBU) and support Highly Effective Team model in a TPM‑based Environment
Lead approximately 15 associates through full employee cycle including interviewing, hiring, and training to coaching, performance management, development, and recognition.
Provide leadership and support to operations teams in support of site operational meeting cadence (production planning, TPM Starpoint, mini‑business unit, site leadership, and employee meetings)
Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s TPM and Highly Effective Team Principles, policies and applicable laws.
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: $70,500 - $100,000
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
Associates or Bachelor’s degree from accredited University in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business preferred
5 years of experience applying hands‑on knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures in manufacturing or equivalent environment
Minimum three years of experience in a leadership role supporting 10+ associates in a Lean environment
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP or similar manufacturing data systems
Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work
Keys to success in this role include skills, knowledge and behaviors in the following areas
Strong people and process leadership skills
Confidence, integrity and an autonomous mindset with the ability to work independently and strive to win, even in challenging environments
Ability to develop effective instructions and calibrate instrumentation
Team‑player attitude with well‑developed interpersonal skills and comfort in a cross‑functional, multi‑cultural environment.
Mechanical orientation with the ability to solve problems and lead change
Strong communication and writing skills and ability to conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrections
Ability to create and execute operational plans to develop team and achieve site results
Strong time‑management skills and ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities
Experience with lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results and in a manufacturing environment (5S, autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, visual management, and leading kaizen events)
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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