Operational Specialist

Keurig Dr Pepper; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 130,700 - 179,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off including parental leave and vacation

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Knoxville is seeking a Maintenance Manager to enhance equipment reliability and lead a diverse maintenance team. Responsibilities include overseeing budget and capital projects while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, 7 years of manufacturing experience, and strong skills in plant maintenance software like SAP. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1.

Qualifications

• 7 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated management or supervision experience in maintenance or production.
• Must be available for flexible shifts and weekends.
• TPM Certifications and Lean Six Sigma highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety and accountability in maintenance.
• Provide leadership to a team including a Data Analyst and Maintenance Manager.
• Establish processes ensuring timely information flow.
• Oversee the capital project portfolio for large-scale investments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Plant maintenance software experience

Flexibility in shifts

Continuous improvement strategy knowledge

Management experience in production

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Planview

Job description

Job Overview

• Champion a culture of safety and accountability across all maintenance functions
• Provide strong operational leadership to a team comprised of an a Data Analyst, and Maintenance Manager with five Supervisors and approximately one hundred Technicians across four shifts
• Establish clear systems, processes, and communication routines that ensure consistent execution, timely information flow, and disciplined adherence to commitments
• Lead the site’s maintenance and engineering strategy to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and drive OEE performance
• Own the R&M budget, ensuring accurate forecasting, disciplined spend management, and tight MRO inventory control
• Oversee the site’s capital project portfolio, including planning, prioritization, execution, and stakeholder alignment for large‑scale investments
• Serve as the primary point of contact for facility management acting as the site lead for coordination with the outsourced facilities services vendor
• Use data and performance analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, ensuring issues are escalated and addressed proactively
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long‑term asset health
• Ensure documentation, work processes, and maintenance systems are accurate, current, and consistently followed
• Develop technical and leadership capability across engineering, maintenance, and supervisory teams
• Conduct ongoing performance management and ensure timely completion of reviews, coaching, and development plans
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Site Leadership to align priorities and support 24/7 production needs
• Ensure compliance with site policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards

Total Rewards

• Salary range: $ 130,700 - $179,800
• Bonus eligible
• 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 Degree in Technical area preferred (Engineering or related field of study, TPM based educational training) with 7 years manufacturing experience, preferably in fast paced food, pharmaceutical or beverage products environment
• Demonstrated management or supervision experience in the maintenance or production in the area of high volume production manufacturing
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and weekends as business needs dictate
• TPM Certifications, Lean Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement strategy highly desired.
• Strong experience with plant maintenance software; SAP and Planview highly preferred.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world‑class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single‑serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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? We strive to be anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees 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. 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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