Packaging Operations Supervisor - Lean Leader & Team Coach

Keurig Dr Pepper; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits day one

Health & retirement benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Ottumwa to lead packaging lines, coach operators, and manage production schedules within budget. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years of leadership experience, and familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, TPM, and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of people management experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices, Kaizen, TPM, and/or other continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach production operators in executing daily/weekly production schedules for multiple packaging lines.
• Manage within labor and operating expense budgets.
• Coordinate beverages packaging ensuring safety, quality and productivity while minimizing waste.
• Meet productivity, quality, safety, health, environmental and morale goals for the site.
• Complete and update all necessary production paperwork and records.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and safe to operate.
• Review production records to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Propose long-term solutions including equipment replacements or process changes.
• Drive continuous improvement through teamwork and capability development.
• Staff, train, evaluate and develop the team.

Skills

People management

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Ottumwa to lead packaging lines, coach operators, and manage production schedules within budget. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 2+ years of leadership experience, and familiarity with Lean, Kaizen, TPM, and SAP.