Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor - Vernon, CA

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading day-to-day production activities while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets are met. This role directly supervises frontline employees, drives continuous improvement, and ensures operational discipline through standard work, accountability, and strong team engagement.

The Operations Supervisor is expected to lead by example, reinforce a safety-first culture, and execute against site KPIs including SQDPG, OEE, yield, and labor efficiency.

Shift & Schedule: This is a full time position on our Night shift working Sunday - Wednesday 4:30pm - 4:30am. Flexibility for additional coverage outside of these hours, including potential weekends and/or holidays, is also required as needed. 

Position Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Lead with safety as the top priority; enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Conduct regular safety walks, audits, and incident investigations
• Ensure near-misses, injuries, and unsafe conditions are reported and addressed immediately
• Support training and certification requirements (LOTO, forklift, confined space, etc.)

Quality

• Ensure products meet all quality and food safety standards
• Enforce adherence to SOPs, centerlines, and quality checks
• Lead root cause analysis for quality defects and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Quality to drive zero-defect mindset

Operations & Performance

• Execute daily production plans to meet volume, efficiency, and cost targets
• Monitor and drive performance metrics (OEE, downtime, yield, labor)
• Lead daily tier meetings and communicate priorities clearly to the team
• Respond to equipment and process issues to minimize downtime
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and shift handoffs

People Leadership

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop frontline employees
• Drive accountability while maintaining high engagement and morale
• Manage attendance, performance, and discipline in accordance with company policies
• Support onboarding, training, and cross-training of employees
• Recognize and reward positive performance and behaviors

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support Kaizen events, A3 problem solving, and 5S initiatives
• Identify and eliminate waste in processes, labor, and materials
• Sustain improvements through standard work and visual management
• Partner cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Warehouse

• $75,000 - $100,000

Where Applicable: Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors

• Benefits eligible day one!!
• 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production systems
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with production metrics and basic computer systems

Preferred

• Experience with Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
• Beverage, food, or CPG manufacturing experience
• Experience leading shift teams and managing labor
• Knowledge of union environments (if applicable)

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to walk production floors and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. 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 ~29,000 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 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:
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles.If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com.