Winter 2027 Co-op – Continuous Improvement

Keurig Dr Pepper • Northlake, IL

6d • $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a 2027 Continuous Improvement Winter Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Northlake, IL, you will have the opportunity to work in a challenging, highly technical and dynamic Manufacturing and warehouse environment that produces some of KDP’s most recognized beverages. In this role you will have the opportunity to help provide insight on the future of how we move finished goods within our local footprint, ultimately improving our time to market. This role is aligned to the Beverage Operating Unit.

Requirements

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Business Management, Process Engineering, or another related field
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; Ability to use advanced tools to formalize data and make suggestions on process improvement is a plus
• Must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Cannot be an F-1 (student) visa holder who requires employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use advanced tools to formalize data and make suggestions on process improvement is a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze the current flow of materials and products across a multi-building distribution and warehouse network to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Gain exposure to project management activities, including project planning, vendor coordination, sourcing initiatives, and oversight of operational improvement projects.
• Leverage data analytics to evaluate inventory placement and develop strategic recommendations for optimizing product storage within the existing facility footprint.
• Partner with operations teams to understand daily workflows, identify process bottlenecks, and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and overall operational flow.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by collecting and analyzing operational data to support informed decision-making and process optimization efforts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, warehouse, and logistics teams to enhance material movement, storage utilization, and operational effectiveness.
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business.

Benefits

• $31.00/ hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment
• Receive mentor support for your professional development
• Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders
• Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
• Robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being.
• Employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed