Maintenance Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (vacation and sick leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Essex Junction, VT site. You will lead a 10+ technician team, drive reliability, and partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet safety, quality, and cost goals.

The role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, highly automated environment, with a focus on continuous improvement, downtime reduction, and disciplined maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing with 10+ direct reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound decision making.
• Experience working with vendors and consultants to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team to achieve zero injuries and maintain safety standards.
• Drive maintenance programs—preventive, predictive, autonomous—to improve OEE.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Warehouse to minimize downtime.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Oversee recruitment, coaching, onboarding, and performance management.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Vendor management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

MES

InfinityQS

Job description

Job Overview

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: 30 Gauthier Drive, Essex Junction, VT 05452

Shift and Schedule

• N1 | 5:55pm – 6:16am Monday-Wednesday and alternating Thursdays. Flexibility to work weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for driving equipment reliability and overall maintenance performance at our Essex manufacturing site. This role leads a team of skilled Maintenance Technicians while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to deliver world-class safety, quality, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly automated manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for developing high‑performing teams, driving continuous improvement initiatives, reducing downtime, and ensuring maintenance processes are executed with discipline and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Lead and promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries.
• Conduct safety observations, audits, and training while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Ensure completion of all required regulatory and safety training.

Operational Excellence

• Deliver best‑in‑class performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Drive equipment reliability through preventive, predictive, and autonomous maintenance programs.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Warehouse teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to eliminate recurring issues and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support and sustain TPM, standardized work, layered process audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.
• Develop and maintain a highly engaged team of 10+ Maintenance Technicians.
• Provide leadership support through maintenance planning meetings, business unit reviews, leadership meetings, and employee communication forums.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable work environment.

Total Rewards

• Targeted annual compensation range of $90,500 - $115,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably within food or beverage production.
• Experience leading teams of 10 or more employees.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Experience working with vendors and consultants to improve manufacturing performance and support operational objectives.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Experience with material batching systems and CIP/COP processes.
• Experience in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of TPM and Lean manufacturing principles.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as SAP, MES, InfinityQS, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with data analysis and manufacturing performance metrics.

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 anemployer 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.

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