Quality Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. in Burlington, MA is seeking a Quality Manager to lead quality systems and documents across manufacturing operations.

You will partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, R&D and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and company standards for controlled documents. The role focuses on managing document control, dashboards and KPIs, driving continuous improvement, audits, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen quality information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Food Science, QA, Engineering, Business, IS).
• 5+ years in Quality Systems, QA, Food Safety, Document Control, or Regulatory within food/bev manufacturing.
• Experience managing document control and quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GFSI, GMPs and FDA regulations.
• Experience building dashboards with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).
• Analytical, project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead processes, systems, and programs for quality information and controlled documents.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, R&D and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance.
• Manage customer, supplier, regulatory and internal quality information requests with accuracy.
• Oversee document control activities for policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards to monitor system effectiveness and audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement of document management practices and systems.
• Support audits through effective document and record management.
• Lead monthly document control user forums and training compliance.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and improve efficiency.

Skills

Quality Systems

Quality Assurance

Food Safety

Document Control

Regulatory Compliance

Power BI

Tableau

Project Management

Cross-functional

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ETQ

SAP

SharePoint

Job description

Job Overview

As a Quality Manager - Quality Systems & Standards, you will lead the processes, systems, and programs that ensure quality information and controlled documents are maintained accurately and efficiently across all coffee manufacturing operations. This role serves as a key partner to Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, R&D, and Supply Chain teams, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, customer requirements, and company standards related to the maintenance and management of controlled documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer, supplier, regulatory, and internal quality information requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Lead document control activities for quality policies, procedures, work instructions
• Lead the management of quality information requests,leveragingsystem administrationexpertiseand developing deep quality process knowledge to improve response accuracy, efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction while supporting compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead regular (at least monthly) document control user forums to communicate process updates, solicit stakeholder feedback, verify training compliance, track document revision progress, and drive continuous improvement of document management practices.
• Drive, administer, and continuously improve electronic Quality Management and Document Management Systems.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards to monitor quality system effectiveness, compliance performance, audit readiness, and quality information request service-level metrics.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather, verify, and communicate information and expectations relative to document control requirements and performance
• Support internal, customer, certification, and regulatory audits through effective document and record management.
• Analyze quality document management system performance data to identify trends, drive process improvements, and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and data-driven decision making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and quality standards, including GMPs, HACCP, GFSI, FDA requirements, and customer specifications.
• Manage and develop Quality Systems and Document Control stakeholders while fostering a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $96,800- $130,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Document Control, or Regulatory Compliance within food or beverage manufacturing.
• Experience managing document control and quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality standards, including HACCP, GFSI, GMPs, and FDA regulations.
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Proven analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in coffee, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• ASQ certification (CMQ/OE, CQA, or similar).
• Experience with ETQ, SAP, SharePoint, or comparable enterprise systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, and workflow automation solutions.

Success Measures

• Quality information request accuracy and turnaround time
• Reliable and consistent quality information request responses
• Audit readiness and compliance performance
• Document control cycle time and accuracy
• Quality system KPI attainment
• Training compliance rates
• Continuous improvement and process efficiency gains

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 be anemployer of choice, providing 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.

A.I. Disclosure

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