Operations Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an Operations Supervisor for their Spartanburg facility. This role involves leading a team of about 15 associates while focusing on safety, quality, and production efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have significant manufacturing and leadership experience, ideally in a Lean or TPM environment, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Competitive salary offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience supervising teams of 10 or more.
• Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 15 operations associates.
• Drive best-in-class performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP or similar manufacturing systems

Job description

Job Overview

Location: 6135 Anderson Mill Rd, Moore, South Carolina, 29369

Shift & Schedule: Full-Time | 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed is required.

As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead and develop a team of approximately 15 manufacturing associates in a highly automated, TPM-based production environment. You will foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while partnering cross-functionally to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional operational performance.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who enjoys coaching teams, solving problems, driving process improvements, and achieving results in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 15 operations associates through hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, development, and recognition.
• Drive best‑in‑class performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Promote a culture focused on achieving zero injuries through safety observations, audits, training, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure consistent product quality by leading right‑first‑time execution, layered process audits, and root cause corrective actions.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Materials, and Distribution teams to maximize equipment uptime through TPM and preventive maintenance practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, improve material flow, and lower operating costs.
• Support a mini‑Business Unit (mBU) structure and Highly Effective Team model within a TPM environment.
• Facilitate operational meetings including production planning, TPM, site leadership, and employee communications.
• Utilize structured problem‑solving techniques and data‑driven decision making to improve operational performance.
• Carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with company policies, TPM principles, and applicable regulations.

Leadership Expectations

Successful leaders in this role will:

• Foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• Set clear goals and hold teams accountable for achieving results.
• Develop employees through regular coaching and feedback.
• Encourage innovation and continuous learning.
• Create an inclusive, safe, and respectful work environment.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships across the organization.

Total Rewards

• Targeted annual compensation range of $80,000–$95,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• 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

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience or experience in a similar production environment.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience supervising teams of 10 or more employees in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
• Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, including standing and walking throughout the shift.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of 5S, autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, visual management, and Kaizen event leadership.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Self‑motivated with high integrity and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.

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.