Quality Assurance Specialist

Location: 6135 Anderson Mill Rd, Moore, SC 29369

Shift/Schedule:Night Shift | 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM Monday–Thursday (some weeks Monday–Wednesday)
Flexibility to work additional days, overtime, or adjusted hours as business needs require.

Training Schedule:
During the first 4–5 months (site start-up phase), training will occur on day shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

As a Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting quality and innovation at KDP’s highly technical Alta-Rounds coffee manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC. You will partner closely with Quality, R&D, Operations, and Maintenance teams to ensure product integrity, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This role represents the Quality function on-site and supports manufacturing operations by driving food safety, quality standards, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and lead quality testing (moisture, viscosity, particle size, dimensions, conductivity, hardness, weight, seal integrity, etc.)

• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, R&D, Operations, and Maintenance teams

• Support R&D development trials and innovation initiatives

• Execute operational plans and Daily Management Systems (DMS)

• Support new equipment startups and product qualifications

• Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and Lean/Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Participate in Kaizen and site improvement activities

• Support daily production to achieve safety, quality, cost, and productivity targets

• Lead and support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes and A3 problem-solving initiatives

• Provide daily quality dispositions and resolutions for production issues

• Develop tools to collect, trend, and analyze quality data

• Prepare reports and communicate results to site leadership and senior management

• Recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

• Ensure adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Professional Development

• Exposure to cross-functional innovation projects

• Technical training in analytical methods

• Professional development in networking, communication, and presentation skills

• Targeted annual compensation range of $75,000–$85,000.
• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Relocation assistance is available for 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Chemistry, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 1–3+ years of experience in a technical or quality-focused manufacturing environment

• Experience leading or influencing technical teams preferred

• Strong understanding of quality systems, KPI management, dashboards, and scorecards

• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

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.

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