Project Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper•Sumner, WA

44d•$84,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Project Manager – Material Trials and Quality Projects combines trial expertise with project management to support site operations and material qualifications. This role is responsible for managing internal relationships between Quality, R&D, Planning, and inventory while coordinating the execution of projects from planning through installation. The successful candidate will ensure material availability, maintain accurate SAP master data, coordinate cross-functional project activities, and partner with internal teams to deliver projects on time while ensuring success criteria are met. This position plays a critical role in supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site.

Requirements

1 - 3 years of experience in supply chain, project management, manufacturing, or a related environment.
Experience managing production trials, supplier relationships, and inventory in an ERP system such as SAP.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams and/or manufacturing projects.
Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power BI.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement environment.
Familiarity with Kaizen, RCCM, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

Use time management skills to progress multiple projects in parallel, communicate updates and timelines, and see projects through to their optimal end state(s).
Utilize systems thinking to improve data flow and drive KPI improvements.
Manage and cultivate strong relationships between R&D, Production, Material Handlers, and Engineering to optimize performance.
Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiencies, and automated solutions to reduce resource strain and maximize rapid decision making.
Coordinate the administrative execution of new material projects, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
Maintain project tracking tools, documentation, and reporting to monitor commitments, timelines, and project status.
Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align project priorities, resources, and execution plans.
Coordinate with R&D teams and contractors to manage equipment specifications, lead times, delivery schedules, and installation activities.
Communicate project milestones, equipment delivery schedules, risks, and status updates to site leadership and key stakeholders.
Support equipment startups and project launches by ensuring materials, vendors, and internal resources are aligned.
Participate in Kaizen events, Root Cause Countermeasure (RCCM) activities, and continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement and capital project execution.