Production Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper•Spartanburg, SC

63d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Technician III, you will lead the performance of a Mini Business Unit (MBU) within the Spartanburg Site. This hands-on role combines technical expertise, team leadership, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. You will operate and monitor highly automated packaging and processing equipment, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues, and drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost. You will also train and mentor technicians, support TPM practices, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, and site leadership to resolve issues and improve performance. This role will support our Coffee Processing area of Production.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and support safety, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with experience troubleshooting automated equipment.
Experience with TPM, continuous improvement, manufacturing processes, or similar environments preferred.
Strong communication, problem-solving, coaching, and leadership skills.
Ability to perform production calculations and analyze losses and waste.
Ability to train and support team members in MES/WES processes.
Ability to spend extended periods standing and working on the manufacturing floor.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds frequently without assistance.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations and deliver strong safety, quality, production, and cost performance.
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot automated packaging and processing equipment.
Identify equipment and material issues and implement effective corrective actions.
Drive continuous improvement through TPM, Kaizen, structured problem solving, and Daily Management.
Maintain and improve standard work for Autonomous and Preventive Maintenance activities.
Conduct layered process audits and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve equipment efficiency.
Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and other functions on equipment and process improvements.
Train, mentor, and support technicians within the MBU.
Lead team meetings and communicate performance, priorities, and improvement initiatives.
Support MES/WES transactions and serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert for the business unit.
Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused High Performing Team culture.