Sr Project Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper in Knoxville, TN seeks a Senior Project Manager – Engineering & Facilities Projects to lead capital and expense projects that boost equipment reliability, facility infrastructure, and product quality. You will partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Vendors to deliver on time and within budget, with minimal disruption to production.

The role champions safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the site, aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent.
• 8–15 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, project management, manufacturing, or related environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across all organization levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and execution of capital and expense projects improving equipment, reliability, and manufacturing capability.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, resources, documentation, reporting, and contractor activities.
• Develop business cases, charters, cost estimates, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Oversee equipment specifications, procurement, schedules, installations, commissioning, and startup with minimal downtime.
• Onboard contractors and manage relationships with manufacturers and vendors.
• Monitor milestones, budgets, risks, and status to site leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, quality standards and successful handoff to operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior 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: $85,000 - $120,000
• 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.
• 8–15 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 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.