Continuous Improvement Manager
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. This position will be based at our St. Louis, MO concentrate plant.
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 lean fundamentals, TPM, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt courses
- 2 year of experience in facilitating and leading improvement events
- Ability to travel up to 10% (some international travel to our Newbridge, IRL)
Responsibilities
- Deliver Value – Work with champions (VP level and higher) to deliver meaningful results to the business.
- Self-Driven – Manage high-value projects and large kaizen teams independently.
- Develop Relationships – The manager will need to have credibility and be respected from colleagues.
- Develop People – Work with all levels, from shop floor to management, to increase maturity and understanding of a lean culture.
- Drive Culture Change – Lead root-cause elimination and data-based decision-making throughout the organization.
- Will utilize system skills (data pull and statistical analysis) frequently.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time)
- 401k with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mileage Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
