Project Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Project Manager – Engineering & Facilities Projects to lead capital and expense projects that improve equipment reliability and facility infrastructure across the site. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to develop scopes and execute solutions that minimize downtime and maximize safety and performance.

Responsibilities include managing projects from concept to implementation, coordinating with vendors, tracking budgets and

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of capital and expense projects focusing on equipment performance and facility upgrades.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and contractor activities to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Develop business cases, charters, cost estimates, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align priorities and startup readiness.
• Oversee procurement, lead times, and startup activities to minimize downtime.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CMMS

MS Office

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Overview

The Project Manager – Engineering & Facilities Projects is responsible for leading engineering and capital projects that improve equipment reliability, manufacturing performance, facility infrastructure, and product quality. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Vendor/Contractor teams to identify improvement and business sustaining opportunities, develop project scopes, and execute solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

The successful candidate will manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and maintenance initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations while meeting key project goals.

This position plays a critical role in sustaining high-performing manufacturing systems, supporting operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Responsibilities

CapEx Project Management

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of capital and expense projects focused on equipment performance, reliability improvements, facility upgrades, and manufacturing capability enhancements.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, financial tracking, documentation, reporting, and contractor activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Develop business cases, project charters, cost estimates, and implementation plans that support engineering, maintenance, and operational priorities.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align project priorities, resources, execution plans, and startup readiness.
• Coordinate equipment specifications, procurement, lead times, delivery schedules, installations, modifications, commissioning, validation, and startup activities while minimizing production downtime.
• Manage contractor onboarding and cultivate strong relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, technical service providers, and MRO vendors to deliver sustainable engineering solutions.
• Monitor and communicate project milestones, budgets, risks, mitigation plans, equipment delivery schedules, and overall project status to site leadership and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects comply with company standards, safety requirements, regulatory expectations, and quality systems, and facilitate successful handoff to operations and maintenance teams.

Equipment Reliability, Facility & Infrastructure Support

• Partner with Maintenance and Operations teams to identify and prioritize reliability improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement and capital projects that improve equipment uptime, asset utilization, maintenance effectiveness, yield, and overall equipment performance.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies through equipment upgrades, automation enhancements, and infrastructure improvements.
• Evaluate equipment failures and chronic losses using Root Cause Countermeasure (RCCM) and other structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and technical service providers to develop and implement sustainable engineering solutions.
• Partner with Aramark and internal stakeholders to support the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility systems, including utilities, building infrastructure, and manufacturing support systems.
• Collaborate with Aramark, contractors, vendors, and service providers to plan, prioritize, and execute facility maintenance and capital improvement projects safely, efficiently, and with minimal operational disruption.
• Identify and implement opportunities with Aramark and site teams to improve facility reliability, energy efficiency, asset performance, and operational sustainability.
• Provide oversight of facility and infrastructure improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range $74,000 - 100,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

Where Applicable

• 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
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

Requirements

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, project management, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

• Experience supporting capital equipment or manufacturing projects.
• Experience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with automation, controls, packaging equipment, processing equipment, or utility systems.
• Knowledge of SAP, CMMS, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power BI.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working in a Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Continuous Improvement environment.
• Familiarity with DMAIC, Kaizen, RCCM, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to anemployer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

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.

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