Engineering Program Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper•Jackson, NJ

96d•$96,800 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

This role will work remotely and be expected to travel approximately 50% of the time primarily to US operations in the Northeast , West Coast and limited international. Remote candidates from the northeastern United States preferred. As part of our Multisite Engineering team, the primary function of this individual contributor, Manager-level position will be to drive the development and execution of the corporate manufacturing engineering strategy involving capital projects for the 6-8 non carbonated soft drink and food manufacturing sites. This position will build and manage relationships with internal and external resources in order to effectively implement project initiatives that drive productivity results, optimize value, and promote growth. This role interacts with individuals from Engineering Operations, Network Optimization, Beverage Initiatives, and other key Business Units within Supply Chain. This role will also work directly with the manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement equipment and support devices for capacity and program initiatives. The ideal candidate will 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 and packaging equipment, Aseptic Technologies. 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! Work with great KDP brands like Motts, Bai, Snapple, Core, Mr & Mrs T’s, Realemon and Realime, Clamato, Hawaiian Punch, YooHoo, Roses.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering
8+ years of capital engineering project based experience.
Experience managing projects in the $100k -25 Million range
PMP certified or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
Experience with technologies including CSD, Juices and Teas, Aseptic, manufacturing equipment including Fillers, Cappers, Conveyance, Packers, Palletizers, Control Systems, RO, and Batch/CIP systems.
Ability to travel for overnight travel +50%
Ability to work independently as a 100% remote employee.

Nice To Haves

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 and packaging equipment, Aseptic Technologies.
PMP Certified, lean methodologies, and knowledge of key standard work processes are also essential qualities.

Responsibilities

Lead capital project design, development, and execution from concept through closure while ensuring vertical startups.
Responsible for defining performance criteria, developing timelines, estimating capital budgets, and managing spend.
Make methodical fact based decisions derived on data which are critical to the success of each project.
Identify, develop, and execute cost savings programs across the network to support business productivity metrics.
Drive lean and standard work principals to ensure early equipment management and vertical startups.
Build strategic relationships with internal customers and external equipment suppliers to ensure continued alignment and success - before, during, and post project implementations.
Provide strong communication skills in diverse environments with multiple stakeholders at a variety of levels within the organization.