Engineering Program Manager

Join our exciting team at Keurig Dr Pepper – a leading producer and distributor of hot and cold beverages to satisfy every consumer need, anytime and anywhere.

As part of our Manufacturing Engineering Project Management Office (PMO) team, the primary function of this Engineering Program Manager position will be to drive the development and execution of the corporate manufacturing engineering strategy involving capital projects for the manufacturing sites.   This position will build and manage relationships of internal and external resources in to effectively implement project initiatives that drive productivity results, optimize value, and promote growth. This role interacts with individuals from Strategy, Engineering, Commercial, Beverage Initiatives, and other key Business Units within the Supply Chain.  This role will also work directly with the manufacturing sites to develop, modify, and implement plans for capacity and program initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain.  This individual will also have experience in developing and executing capital projects in a manufacturing environment.  A candidate with Food and Beverage or CPG (Consumer Package Goods) and plant production line experience is considered a plus.  Knowledge of high-speed filling, packaging technologies are ideal areas of expertise.  PMP Certified, familiarity with the agile operating model and lean methodologies, and knowledge of key standard work processes are also essential qualities.

Join our flexible team at Keurig Dr Pepper and make a difference by being a part of the safest, most sustainable, agile, and productive value chain in the beverage industry!

Responsibilities –

• Lead capital project design, development, and execution from concept through closure while ensuring vertical startups. 
• Define performance criteria, develop timelines, estimate capital budgets, and manage spend.
• Make methodical fact-based decisions derived from data which are critical to the success of each project. 
• Identify, develop, and execute cost savings programs to support business productivity metrics. 
• Drive lean and standard work principles to ensure early equipment management and vertical startups. 
• Build strategic relationships with internal customers and external equipment suppliers to ensure continued alignment and success - before, during, and post project implementations.
• Provide strong communication skills in diverse environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Participate in product backlog development and refinement to drive optimal value for the manufacturing engineering portfolio.

Travel –

This individual will travel primarily to U.S. operations and possibly internationally for equipment FAT’s - up to 50% of the time.

Ensure high performance results of your team by:

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions
• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent
• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures
• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations