Lead Production Technician – Coffee Processing & TPM

Keurig Dr Pepper; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Spartanburg, SC is recruiting a Production Technician III to lead a Mini Business Unit within the Coffee Processing area. You will operate highly automated packaging and processing equipment, mentor technicians, and drive safety, quality and cost improvements.

This hands-on role requires TPM/Kaizen experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with Maintenance, Quality and leadership to raise performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in automated manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Experience with TPM and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and stand for extended periods.

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, 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 SME for the business unit.
• Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused High Performing Team culture.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting automated equipment

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper in Spartanburg, SC is recruiting a Production Technician III to lead a Mini Business Unit within the Coffee Processing area. You will operate highly automated packaging and processing equipment, mentor technicians, and drive safety, quality and cost improvements.

This hands-on role requires TPM/Kaizen experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work with Maintenance, Quality and leadership to raise performance.