Quality Technician

Keurig Dr Pepper•Houston, TX

30d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Quality Technician III to provide advanced support for the plant’s Food Safety and Quality Assurance programs. This role serves as a senior technical resource, leading complex validation and verification activities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring full alignment with the Food Safety Management System in partnership with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance leadership.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a science or technical discipline (preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of experience in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GMPs, and HACCP/HARPC requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
Frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, twisting, and overhead reaching
Ability to stand for extended periods on the production floor
Willingness to work across departments and support extended or flexible hours when required

Nice To Haves

Better Process Control School certification
Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, White, and Lean Belt)
AIB Food Sanitation certification
HACCP/HARPC training successfully completed

Responsibilities

Model and reinforce a safety-first culture across all quality functions.
Lead comprehensive line audits and documentation reviews with expert knowledge of production processes.
Interpret and apply advanced quality procedures, regulatory standards, and plant-wide policies.
Operate with a high level of autonomy, demonstrating strong technical judgment and professional maturity.
Train, coach, and guide Quality Technicians at all levels; support skill development and readiness.
Serve as a key decision-maker for quality issues, balancing product integrity, risk, regulatory expectations, and financial considerations.
Interface with vendors and internal leaders to resolve complex quality matters.
Evaluate nonconforming batches, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Lead VMS audits, contribute to internal audit readiness, and support quality aspects of plant trials and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to strengthen plant quality systems and drive sustainable improvements.