Plant Engineer
Irving, Texas Job ID 107944 Job Category Supply Chain Job Level Supervisor Position Type Full-TimeLooking for a fresh start? A company help grow your skillset and advance your career? Apply Today! We are happy to speak with you about your experience and how you may be a fit within our teams. Lots of exciting things are happening at KDP and we'd love for you to be a part of it! Want to see more? Click the link to visit our website to view some awesome, short clips and information to show you what we're all about KDP Company Overview. You may also view all of our current openings on our Careers Page: KDP Careers - Irving, TX
Site Overview:The Irving, TX operation is the flagship and largest KDP cold beverage site in the USRB network. Producing a wide variety of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages across a diverse range of high-speed production lines. The site operation will function on the foundational principles of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance); principles of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma; and the power of High Performance Teams.
The Plant Engineerhasthe primary responsibility todevelop/implement capital improvement projects, and also manage the overall capital portfolio at the KDP flagship beverage manufacturing facility in Irving, TX. Projects will becentered on equipment reliability/efficiency, introduction of new technology,facility upgrades and capital enhancements that contributes tosafety, quality, and throughput.
The Plant Engineeris a key link between the corporate engineering organization and the plant. Successful execution of this rolerequires collaboration with corporate engineers, functional leaders, contractors and vendors to implement the capital plan and generate buy-in with the site team.
The Plant Engineer has a critical role indriving keystrategicsite initiatives, while helping minimize downtime and maximizing productivity.
Shift and Schedule: This is a full time position working 1st shift. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as scheduled.
Position Responsibilities
- Prepares, plans and directscapital and expense project activities,including engineering design, quotations, scheduling, installing, and start-up, with the objective of completing the project on-time and within budget.
- Drives projects to successful completion, resulting in highly satisfied customers and effectiveproduct solutions that support the business growth objectives.
- Identifies and captures opportunities for improvement in equipmentefficiencyand reliability.
- Conduct regular status meetings with all stakeholders, keeping the stakeholders’needs and requirements continuously in view.
- Be engaged with industry trends and how to leverage new technology into design standards to drive profitability
- Establish clear ownership for project tasks within the team and a clear schedule for when each task will be performed.
- Participates in technical audits and compliance assessments, and follows up on closure of remedial action plans
- Oversee the installation of all capital relatedfacility equipment.
- Oversee work, set or edit standards, policies and procedures for Vendors and Contractors
- Manage financial aspects of theCAPEX process including annual budget development, capital planning and administration.
- Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Total Rewards
- Benefits eligible day one!!
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
Requirements
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree highly preferred in engineering (or related technical degrees)
- 3+ years of Manufacturing based experience (Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical background preferred) and previous capital project management experience
- Understanding of industry standards associated with Food & Beverage
- Creative problem solver
- A record of success in implementing capital projects and managing a capital portfolio
- Effective interpersonal, communication, planning, problem solving, and organizational skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage ambiguity while implementing projects
- Ability to prioritize work/projects and flexible to shift project focus based on the needs of the business
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint
Company Overview
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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?
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees 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.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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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