Continuous Improvement Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper • Spartanburg, SC

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager will identify and deliver successful process improvement opportunities within Supply Chain. This position will independently lead high-impact, cross-functional teams by utilizing Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to deliver significant value to the Keurig Dr Pepper business. This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leadership on a regular basis and requires an ability to build relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organization. The manager will need to demonstrate leadership skills and passion around continuous improvement, as well as strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and project management capabilities. At Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) the consumer is at the heart of everything we do. Join the team at KDP and make a difference to consumers with one of America's leading producers and distributors of hot and cold beverages helping to satisfy every consumer's beverage need, anytime and anywhere.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Black Belt Certification preferred; Green Belt Certification required.
• 3 years of work experience in a Continuous Improvement function (Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Total Productive Maintenance).
• Training in lean fundamentals, TPM, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt courses.
• 2 years of experience in facilitating and leading improvement events.

Responsibilities

• Work with champions (VP level and higher) to deliver meaningful results to the business.
• Manage high-value projects and large kaizen teams independently.
• Develop credibility and respect from colleagues.
• Work with all levels, from shop floor to management, to increase maturity and understanding of a lean culture.
• Lead root-cause elimination and data-based decision-making throughout the organization.
• Utilize system skills (data pull and statistical analysis) frequently.

Benefits

• $15,000 Sign On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree