On-Site Pilot Plant & Lab Manager for R&D Ops

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 76,400 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Burlington, MA is seeking an R&D Pilot Plant & Lab Manager to oversee lab and pilot plant operations, coordinating with the R&D leadership and staff to ensure smooth daily activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 1–3 years’ experience in engineering, pilot plant management, or technical project coordination are preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in engineering, pilot plant management, lab/plant operations, or technical project coordination.
• Experience in food manufacturing, food safety, GMP and HACCP training.
• Demonstrated coordination of contractors, vendors, or maintenance technicians for infra upgrades/repairs.
• Ability to operate, maintain, disassemble, and clean pilot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D leadership to oversee daily facility needs and activities.
• Serve as on-site liaison for contractors, vendors, and internal teams for infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate facility upgrades/maintenance and pilot/lab equipment maintenance.
• Oversee installation and calibration of lab instruments; generate operating docs and SOPs.
• Maintain pilot plant operation schedules and inventory management.
• Create and maintain Kanban systems for pilot plant and lab supplies.
• Identify risks and escalate to avoid delays or cost impacts.
• Prepare and deliver routine status reports and updates to R&D leadership.
• Establish lab clean-up, organization, and related activities with lab teams.
• Identify, prioritize, and scope future capital needs with R&D teams.
• Establish training for R&D staff on lab/pilot equipment and maintain training records.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organization

Independent on-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper in Burlington, MA is seeking an R&D Pilot Plant & Lab Manager to oversee lab and pilot plant operations, coordinating with the R&D leadership and staff to ensure smooth daily activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 1–3 years’ experience in engineering, pilot plant management, or technical project coordination are preferred;