Summer 2026 Intern - Production Management

Keurig Dr Pepper • Sacramento, CA

129d • $31

About The Position

As a Summer 2026 Intern - Production Management in Sacramento, CA at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be a part of a dynamic team of problem solvers. You will work directly with site leadership by driving sustainable solutions that have long lasting impacts on the plant. Success in this role may open future opportunities to grow professionally. The KDP 2026 Summer Internship Program will run from June 1 - August 7, 2026, full-time; 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm in-person in our Sacramento, CA facility.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in STEM, Engineering, Food Science or another related field.
• Available to work 40 hours per week (M-F, 8am-5pm).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities.
• Passion for Manufacturing and CPG.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including DMS (Daily Management Systems) for day-to-day operations, QMS (Quality Management Systems), new equipment and software startups, and innovative product qualifications.
• Participate in AGILE project management and lead the verification and testing of Manufacturing software and applications.
• Influence software capabilities to achieve six sigma quality performance and enhance Quality Management System.
• Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events and developing, implementing and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams.
• Assist in root cause analysis and execute on corrective actions.

Benefits

• $31.00/hour paid bi-weekly.
• $2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree