Senior Quality Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Moore, SC is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead the site's Quality, Batching and Sanitation functions within a 24/7 manufacturing operation. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain and Corporate Quality to drive food safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include coaching Quality, Batching and Sanitation teams; ensuring products meet GMP, HACCP, FSMA and SQF standards; managing quality systems, data analytics,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of quality leadership experience in food and beverage manufacturing with hands-on SPC, DOE, TQM, TPM, Lean or Six Sigma.
• 3–5+ years of experience leading and developing technical manufacturing teams.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, Food Defense, and QMS.
• Experience introducing new products, materials, suppliers, and processes.
• Proven ability to develop quality strategies that improve KPIs, food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality, Batching, and Sanitation teams with a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Ensure products meet quality, food safety, customer and regulatory requirements while supporting daily production schedules.
• Manage quality systems, certifications, audits, product specs, documentation and compliance with GMP, FSMA, FDA, GFSI/SQF and company standards.
• Analyze quality data, monitor KPIs, develop dashboards and scorecards, drive data-based process improvements.
• Lead CAPA and A3 problem-solving to improve product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Production and Maintenance to strengthen quality systems and ownership across the plant.
• Support new product launches, material qualifications, supplier approvals, and process improvements with R&D and Procurement.
• Oversee sanitation programs, quality reporting, product disposition, third-party audits, and enterprise Q&S initiatives.

Skills

Quality leadership

SPC

DOE

TQM

TPM

Lean

Six Sigma

MS Office

SAP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Quality, or related

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview:

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: 6135 Anderson Mill Rd., Moore, SC 29369

Shift and Schedule: This is a full-time, salaried position working Monday–Friday during normal business hours while supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Flexibility to support off-shift and weekend operations as business needs arise is expected.

The Senior Quality Manager is responsible for leading the site's Quality, Batching, and Sanitation functions to ensure safe, high-quality products that meet customer, regulatory, and company standards. This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, R&D, Supply Chain, and Corporate Quality to drive food safety, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality, Batching, and Sanitation teams while fostering a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure products consistently meet quality, food safety, customer, and regulatory requirements while supporting daily production schedules.

• Manage quality systems, certifications, audits, product specifications, documentation, and compliance with GMP, FSMA, FDA, GFSI/SQF, and company standards.

• Analyze quality data, monitor KPIs, develop dashboards and scorecards, and drive data-based process improvements.

• Lead CAPA and A3 problem-solving efforts to improve product quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Partner with Production and Maintenance to strengthen quality systems and reinforce quality ownership throughout the plant.

• Support new product launches, material qualifications, supplier approvals, and process improvements in collaboration with R&D and Procurement.

• Oversee sanitation programs, quality reporting, product disposition, third-party audits, and enterprise Quality & Food Safety initiatives.

Total Rewards:

• Targeted annual compensation range of $130,000- $145,000.

• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

• Relocation assistance available to qualified candidates.

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred.

• 5–10 years of quality leadership experience in food and beverage manufacturing, including hands-on experience with SPC, DOE, TQM, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

• 3–5+ years of experience leading and developing technical manufacturing teams.

• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, Food Defense, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Experience introducing new products, materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated success developing quality strategies that improve KPIs, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to travel occasionally and work a flexible schedule to support a 24/7 operation.

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 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.