Senior Process Engineer: Lean & Continuous Improvement

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is hiring a Senior Process Engineer to support the Spartanburg facility, driving waste reduction and continuous improvement. You will lead structured problem-solving, engage cross-functional teams, and apply Lean methodologies to improve safety, quality, throughput, and plant performance.

The role reports to the Senior Process Improvement Manager and requires hands-on leadership, strong analytics, and experience with DMAIC and Kaizen events in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving tools to deliver improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with formal methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage all levels.
• Hands-on with bias for action and delivering results.
• Proficiency in Minitab, Excel, and Power BI.
• Experience with basic mechanical/electrical systems is a plus.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate waste.
• Lead problem-solving activities (RCCMs, A3s, DMAIC) for sustainable solutions.
• Support change management for process improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to improve safety and throughput.
• Develop understanding of plant systems and train frontline teams.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and project team meetings.
• Monitor process performance data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support standard work, visual management, and Lean daily management tools.
• Coach frontline teams on problem-solving tools and Lean principles.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is hiring a Senior Process Engineer to support the Spartanburg facility, driving waste reduction and continuous improvement. You will lead structured problem-solving, engage cross-functional teams, and apply Lean methodologies to improve safety, quality, throughput, and plant performance.

The role reports to the Senior Process Improvement Manager and requires hands-on leadership, strong analytics, and experience with DMAIC and Kaizen events in a manufacturing setting.