Packaging Operations Supervisor — Lean & CI

Keurig Dr Pepper; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible day one

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an experienced Production Operations Supervisor for Ottumwa on 2nd shift. Lead multiple high-speed packaging lines, coach operators, and drive continuous improvement while managing labor and budgets.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and prior people management experience. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and productivity, coordinating with TPM/Lean initiatives, and developing a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience in leadership/people management roles.
• Experience facilitating TPM, Lean, Kaizen/Six Sigma events with results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Coach production operators on schedules for multiple packaging lines.
• Manage labor and operating expenses within budget.
• Coordinate packaging to ensure safety, quality and productivity.
• Review production records and drive long-term improvement solutions.
• Staff, train, and develop the team to high performance.

Skills

People management

Continuous improvement

TPM / Lean / Kaizen

Team leadership

Budget awareness

Communication

Facilities safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an experienced Production Operations Supervisor for Ottumwa on 2nd shift. Lead multiple high-speed packaging lines, coach operators, and drive continuous improvement while managing labor and budgets.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and prior people management experience. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and productivity, coordinating with TPM/Lean initiatives, and developing a high-performing team.