Production Technician Lead

Keurig Dr Pepper; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Holland, MI is seeking a Production Lead to supervise and coordinate activities across multiple high-speed packaging lines. This hands-on role delivers daily leadership, coaching, and support to production personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate is proactive and experienced in fast-paced manufacturing environments. The position is full-time on 2nd shift (2:00pm–11:00pm) with overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with high-speed production equipment and quality monitoring systems.
• Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach production operators to meet daily and weekly production goals
• Ensure all packaging operations align with safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction targets
• Monitor equipment functionality and maintain a safe working environment
• Manage operations within established labor and budget guidelines
• Maintain accurate records and production documentation
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement
• Recommend enhancements to equipment, materials, and processes
• Support and enforce lean manufacturing and standardized work practices
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a collaborative and performance-driven culture
• Build team capability through training and skill development

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Packaging machinery

Quality systems

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

A company help grow your skillset and advance your career? Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry preferred) Experience with high-speed production equipment and quality monitoring systems Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment We are happy to speak with you about your experience and how you may be a fit within our teams.

Production Technician Lead - Holland, MI

We are seeking a Production Lead to supervise and coordinate activities across multiple high-speed packaging lines. This hands-on role is responsible for providing daily leadership, coaching, and support to production personnel, ensuring operations meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and experienced in leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Shift & Schedule: This is a full time position on 2nd shift Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 11:00pm. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.

• Lead and coach production operators to meet daily and weekly production goals
• Ensure all packaging operations align with safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction targets
• Monitor equipment functionality and maintain a safe working environment
• Manage operations within established labor and budget guidelines
• Maintain accurate records and production documentation
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement
• Recommend enhancements to equipment, materials, and processes
• Support and enforce lean manufacturing and standardized work practices
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a collaborative and performance-driven culture
• Build team capability through training and skill development