Production Supervisor

Keurig Dr Pepper; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a manufacturing supervisor to oversee a production shift and ensure safe, high-quality output. You will lead up to 20+ employees, manage staffing, and enforce lean practices to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with high-speed production, and a solid grasp of safety and quality systems. Collaboration with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities is essential to deliver consistent results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (food and beverage preferred).
• High-speed production experience.
• Proven team leadership ability.
• Strong safety, quality, and production knowledge.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, pull and visual systems; familiarity with TQM and data-driven problem solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word for productivity tracking.
• Experience with SAP or similar system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 20 or more production employees and manage schedules.
• Hires, on-boards, and supervises full-time and temporary staff.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to quality processes.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Track shift productivity and operate within budget using lean methods.
• Maintain inventory control procedures to achieve accuracy goals.
• Report food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance to plant or division leadership.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Team leadership

Safety and quality knowledge

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

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. 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 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

Qualifications

• 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 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