Sr. Engineering Program Manager

Company: Keurig Dr Pepper
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Job Description:

Job Overview Join our exciting team at Keurig Dr Pepper a leading producer and distributor of hot and cold beverages to satisfy every consumer need, anytime and anywhere. We offer flexible scheduling, remote work opportunities, excellent work/life balance, and opportunity for self-driven growth! As part of our Manufacturing Engineering Project team, the primary function of this position will be to drive the development and execution of the corporate manufacturing engineering strategy involving capital projects for the manufacturing sites. This position will build and manage relationships of internal and external resources to effectively implement project initiatives that drive productivity results, optimize value, and promote growth. This role interacts with individuals from Strategy, Engineering, Commercial, Beverage Initiatives, and other key Business Units within the Supply Chain. This role will also work directly with the manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement plans for capacity and program initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline. This individual will also have experience in developing and executing capital projects in a manufacturing environment. A candidate with Food and Beverage or CPG (Consumer Package Goods) and plant production line experience is considered a plus. Knowledge of high-speed filling, packaging technologies are ideal areas of expertise. PMP Certified, lean methodologies, and knowledge of key standard work processes are also essential qualities. Join our flexible team at Keurig Dr Pepper and make a difference by being a part of the safest, most sustainable, agile, and productive value chain in the beverage industry! Responsibilities Technical Services: + Collaborate and drive network and plant strategies for capacity growth + Approval of equipment design, development, and execution + Define performance criteria, develop timelines, and estimate capital budgets + Define key process parameters and testing methods with the Packaging Engineering team + Write and execute equipment specification; provide input on specification platform/management + Write and execute SATs and FATs + Provide technical project assistance to project managers and plant personnel + Must have strong knowledge management and communication skills + Ability to perform statistical analysis is a plus + Familiarity with 2D & 3D cad is a plus + Knowledge of GD&T is a plus Project Management: + Capital project process design, development, and execution from concept through closure + Drive optimization of vertical startup methodology on all projects + Ownership of project budget development and execution + Ownership of project timelines + Ownership and execution of project change management + Ownership and storage of all project/knowledge-based information + Drive MSA and SOW development with Procurement and Legal + Assist with FAT/SAT development and execution + Make methodical fact-based, data driven decisions to ensure project success + Identify, develop, and execute cost savings programs to support business productivity metrics + Drive lean and standard work principles to ensure team/department efficiencies + Build strategic relationships and communications with internal customers, stakeholders, and external Partners Total Rewards We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas, and a desire to win! We take pride in offering a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees. Benefit details to be provided during interview process. Travel This individual will travel primarily to U.S. operations and possibly internationally for equipment FATs - up to 50% maximum. We work hard to operate remotely as much as possible and to reduce unnecessary travel. Requirements + Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related engineering discipline required + Masters degree is a plus + 10+ years of capital engineering project-based experience required + Knowledge of primary packaging equipment and materials/processes (fillers, plastics, plastic welding, paper, aluminum, bottles, cans, caps/closures) required + Knowledge of secondary/tertiary packaging equipment (cartoners, case packers, palletizers) required + Knowledge of plant infrastructure and operations required + Experience with technologies including CSD, Juices and Teas, Aseptic, hot fill highly preferred + Strong leadership skills and self-motivation; ability to work independently + Strong process and communications skills Company Overview Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America with dual headquarters in Burlington, MA and Plano, TX, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig, Dr Pepper, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Canada Dry, Snapple, Bai, Motts and The Original Donut Shop. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America. Benefits built for you: Our people are the heart of our business, which is why 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. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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