Operations Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper•Northlake, IL

12d•$96,800 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for the safety, quality, and productivity for a high-speed, high-volume manufacturing department. This includes organizing and directing departmental activities on the assigned shift, providing leadership, direction, and facilitation of production line teams, and coordinating with maintenance, quality, and materials to achieve operational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, a technical degree (Engineering/technology) preferred.
5 years of experience in a management/supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with lean, kaizen/six sigma events and driving lean transformation with proven results and in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events).
Computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to understand basic statistics.
Demonstrated work experience of team building and development.
Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.
Strong time management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Able to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

Establish a proactive safety culture of zero incidents while promoting and ensuring the completion of safety trainings and programs.
Direct all departmental related activities to ensure the timely execution of the production schedule to meet production and service goals through day to day execution.
Manage departmental quality requirements, ensure food safety and product quality.
Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented, and the area is compliant with safety and 5-S requirements. Develop a plan to progress the TPM program based on the KDP playbook.
Determine the optimum staffing model for the line operations. Provide effective cross-training and development for a flexible workforce.
Promote team engagement and morale adhering to KDP values. Ability to generate enthusiasm, commitment, and performance from others in the quest to develop high-performance teams.
Have a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results, with a focus upon lean manufacturing and 5S. Lead and support Focused Improvement events to ensure expected OEE is met/exceeded.
Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, coach, administer discipline, and ensure positive employee relations. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports.
Ensure high performance results of your team by fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions, driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent, embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures, and establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations.