Operations Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 70,500 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Annual bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper seeks a Production Supervisor to lead frontline manufacturing operations in a high-speed beverage environment in California. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost while coaching frontline teams on Lean practices and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include supervising 20+ staff, scheduling, training, and ensuring GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards are met. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-speed beverage production.
• Proven team leadership and ability to coach frontline staff.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and lean manufacturing practices.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; familiarity with SAP or similar systems.
• Data-driven problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Supervise 20+ production employees; hire, schedule, and train staff.
• Maintain safety and ergonomic standards; enforce SOPs and GMPs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities to improve processes.
• Monitor OEE, downtime, yield, and schedule attainment.
• Manage inventory accuracy and cost control within lean framework.
• Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews.
• Report food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven problem solving

Excel/Word proficiency

SAP or similar system

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Overview

The Production Supervisor leads frontline manufacturing operations within a high-speed beverage production environment. This role is responsible for driving results across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while developing and coaching frontline team members. The supervisor maintains a strong presence on the production floor, proactively identifying operational constraints, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe workplace is maintained and there is a safety mindset in all things we do.
• Supervise up to 20 or more production employees.
• Hires, schedules and supervises full‑time staff and additional temporary staff.
• Follows all policies, ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by Keurig Dr Pepper and the department.
• Oversee all process documentation and training program procedures to assure consistency of operational tasks, and the safety and cleanliness of the workplace.
• Ensures a quality product is being produced and all quality processes are being followed.
• Works directly with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities on projects to improve quality, streamline efficiencies and reduce operating expenses.
• Tracks productivity for measured shift efficiency and improvement.
• Operates at or below the budgeted cost for production utilizing lean manufacturing procedures and cross training.
• Oversees adherence to inventory control procedures to ensure inventory accuracy goals are constantly achieved.
• Performs timely quarterly and annual reviews for all front‑line Keurig Dr Pepper staff.
• Responsibility to report food safety, quality and regulatory compliance to plant or division personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Responsible for ensuring the production of a safe, wholesome and quality product and requires trained designees when applicable.
• Performs other duties as requested by management.

Aseptic Responsibilities

• Lead daily aseptic production operations while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Coach and develop Leads and Operators while fostering accountability and engagement.
• Coordinate daily activities with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, and Sanitation.
• Oversee CIP, SIP, COP, SOP, and production startup activities.
• Drive performance through Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People metrics.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts during equipment downtime.
• Monitor OEE, downtime, yield, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
• Facilitate daily VMB meetings, shift passdowns, and operational reviews.
• Lead RCA, RCCM, A3, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company policies.

Leadership & Performance

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions.
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent.
• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures.
• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations.

Salary

• $70,500 - $95,000

Where Applicable: Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years' supervisory level experience in a manufacturing environment - food and beverage industry, preferred.
• High-speed production experience.
• Proven team leadership ability.
• Strong safety, quality, and production knowledge.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, pull and visual systems and a clear understanding of TQM and use of tools and data for problem solving, decision making and continuous improvement preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word with demonstrated knowledge of productivity tracking.
• Experience with SAP or similar system preferred.

EEO Statement

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.