Maintenance & Reliability Planner

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

PTO + parental leave

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Allentown, PA is seeking a Maintenance & Reliability Planner to lead TPM driven improvements. You will implement rapid change, be a hands-on team builder, and prioritize multiple projects under the Senior Maintenance Manager.

Responsibilities include planning preventive maintenance, driving PM data accuracy in the CMMS, auditing TPM procedures, updating equipment data and spares, and leading lean events (5S, autonomous, Kaizen).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Experience in TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with maintenance planning and CMMS systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate preventive and routine maintenance for TPM events and downtime.
• Drive CMMS work order completion and data accuracy with prioritization.
• Lead PM procedure audits and reduce unplanned downtime via TPM tools.
• Update Equipment FLOC & BOMs and maintain critical spare parts lists.
• Lead TPM planning and execution across site equipment and overhaul reviews.
• Support predictive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop high-performance teams and lead lean transformation via TPM.

Skills

TPM

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Autonomous Maintenance

Planned Maintenance

Visual management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data driven

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Job Overview:

Job Overview:
Location: This position is located at our Allentown, PA manufacturing site.

The Maintenance & Reliability Planner is a highly visible Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) transformation to drive a cultural shift in continuous improvement. Expect to implement rapid change; be a hands-on team builder. Use existing knowledge of TPM principles, combined with on-the-job process expertise to identify opportunities, prioritize, and manage multiple improvement projects, under the direction of the Senior Maintenance Manager.

• Implements process enhancements to improve PM activities
• Utilizes knowledge to maximize asset utilization and plant performance and report department KPI’s
• Supports/Provides training to improve capability of maintenance technicians and operators.
• Supports the maintenance department as a point of leadership for technicians.

Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Effectively plans and communicates preventive and routine maintenance plans for TPM events, down days, overhaul times, and operational events , as well as driving CMMS work order completion and data accuracy with a strong understanding of prioritization
• Leads PM procedure audit activities based on line efficiency data, focusing on reducing unplanned downtime in a meaningful way through use of systems currently in place and advocating for new methodologies.
• Monitors and updates Equipment FLOC & BOM’s to reflect accurate equipment data and critical spare parts lists.
• Leads TPM planning & execution events for all equipment across the site.
• Supports site overhaul events by partnering with OEM’s for audit reviews and manages recommended overhaul task completion.
• Understands and drives predictive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives. This team member must be a champion in optimizing effective work planning and proactive maintenance programs through TPM tools.
• Assists Senior Maintenance Manager in managing Service level agreements, schedules contractors, and partners with inside and outside parts resources to optimize stockroom process including refurbishment and obsolescence programs
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully facilitate cross functional teams, while implementing improvement within an established time frame
• Facilitate, coach, and implement TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events, and driving lean transformation with proven results and implementations in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events).
• Support the Senior Maintenance Manager in developing high-performance work teams and assist with leading cultural development through TPM implementation

Total Rewards:

• Salary range: $76,400 - $115,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry, especially Aseptic manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in technical program management.
• Strong competence level with SAP CMMS.
• Experience facilitating, coaching, and implementing TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events, or driving lean transformation with proven results and implementations in a manufacturing environment (5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, visual management, and leading Kaizen events).
• Previous mechanical/electrical experience maintaining production equipment preferred.
• Experience coaching and leading cross-functional teams, including team building, understanding motivation and negotiation techniques, and providing work direction to others.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Well Organized, high energy, data driven, and results oriented.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Company Overview:
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

A.I. Disclosure:
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