Operations Supervisor

This role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit

Location: Spartanburg 2 – 3220 Moore Duncan Hwy, Suite 100, Gate A, Moore, SC 29369

Schedule: This position will work a night shift based on business needs. The schedule may be one of the following:

• Weekend Night Shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)

or

• Monday–Friday Night Shift: 9:30 PM–6:00 AM (8hr shifts)

As an Operations Supervisor, you will lead approximately 25 manufacturing associates in a highly automated, TPM-based production environment. You will promote a culture of safety, sanitation, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with established cleaning procedures and applicable regulatory standards. This role partners cross-functionally to maintain sanitary conditions, optimize production efficiency, and deliver strong operational results.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 25 manufacturing associates.
• Drive performance across safety, sanitation, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation procedures, cleaning schedules, and pre-operational inspections.
• Conduct sanitation audits, identify deficiencies, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Partner with Quality, Sanitation, and Maintenance teams to maintain hygienic conditions and prevent contamination risks.
• Promote proper cleaning practices, associate training, and adherence to applicable sanitation and regulatory requirements.
• Support TPM, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use data-driven problem-solving to improve sanitation effectiveness, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
• Foster employee accountability, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Targeted annual compensation range of $80,000–$100,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

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.

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience supervising teams of 10 or more employees.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and environments with established sanitation requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
• Ability to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor.

Preferred Skills

• CIP (Clean-in-Place) experience preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, GMPs, hygienic manufacturing practices, and pre-operational inspections.
• Experience with TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective actions.

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 an employer 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.

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