Production Technician Line Lead

Keurig Dr Pepper • Spartanburg, SC

77d • $27 - $28

About The Position

Spartanburg operation is a state of the art coffee roasting and pod packaging facility in addition to hosting a full beverage distribution center. Spartanburg is the largest KDRP manufacturing and distribution location. The site will operate on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); leverage the principles of Lean manufacturing and harness the power of High Performance Teams. All associates at the Spartanburg site will have accountability to a functional business unit in addition to the full site operation. The site will run on state of the art enterprise IT and manufacturing execution systems with highly automated processing, packaging, and material movement equipment.

Requirements

• 3 years manufacturing experience required
• Computer and software skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc) required
• Experience with WES, MES, and SAP preferred
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Basic mathematical and mechanical skills
• Ability to learn, train, and support Subject Matter Expert responsibilities for the business unit to ensure team members are performing tasks related to MES and WES transactions properly
• Ability to spend significant time standing on the manufacturing floor with some frequency of computer work
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 75 pounds frequently without assistance

Responsibilities

• Deliver best-in-class performance across the balanced Scorecard
• Safety - Deliver upon the site safety goal of zero injuries by being a role model in communicating, demonstrating, and supporting safe behaviors
• Regularly complete and/or participate in behavioral safety observations and training others on the process
• Actively participate in safety meetings
• Regularly conduct and/or participate in safety audits and risk reduction initiatives
• Ensure 100% completion of all safety/regulatory training as it applies to you
• Quality - Achieve Zero-defect performance and improve the customer experience by understanding and training others on all quality control, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices, and other regulatory requirements
• Production - Help foster and support a Continuous Improvement environment by identifying and addressing equipment and material issues as they occur
• Partner across Maintenance and Quality organizations as you leverage the Daily Management System to drive site performance
• Lead and/or support cross-functional focused improvement initiatives to streamline material flow and improve equipment efficiency to increase capacity and reduce operating expenses
• Sustain TPM-based Production Environment - Support the site TPM journey and the various implementations; mentor and teach others in the TPM process
• Actively participate in various Kaizen activities at the site and assist in line and business unit implementations of improvements identified during the events
• Partner with maintenance on the execution of preventative maintenance
• Engage in Mini Business Unit structure (MBU) and High Performing Team (HPT) model by demonstrating ability to work effectively with others
• Complete all tasks in work area and contribute fair share of team's work
• Communicate status of work during shift transitions
• Demonstrate a willingness to help other team members, receive and provide constructive feedback, and display high level of cooperation across the site
• Exhibit a positive demeanor and model engaging communication styles and behaviors
• Demonstrate self-awareness and take actions to continuously improve
• Not engage in negative commentary
• Interact respectfully and professionally with all members of the team

Benefits

• Pay starting at $27.43 per hour, moving to $28.85 per hour in the quarter after your 6-month anniversary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Benefits eligible Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED