Advanced Technician

Advanced Technician- N2

What you will do:

Champion process improvement in assigned areas by analyzing equipment maintenance history, identifying significant causes of waste, coordinating with appropriate employees to develop root-cause solutions, and providing maintenance assistance as necessary. Assist in day-to-day support of operators, adjustments, setups, and change over. Assist maintenance techs as required.

Shift and Schedule:
This is a full time position on:

• Friday - Sunday with alternating Thursdays.
• 6:00pm - 6:15am

-Safety
o Actively schedules, organizes, and leads risk reduction process (i.e. hazard hunts, risk assessments, job hazard analysis, PPE assessments, etc.)

-Quality
o Coaching and mentoring of Quality Data Set, Safe Quality Food, Good Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point systems.
o Uses lean tools and data for predictive analysis and implementation of corrective actions
o Leads layered internal audits
o Leads Root Cause Corrective Analysis /Corrective Action & Preventive Action activities with the team
o Trains Production Technician I and IIs in Root Cause Corrective Analysis skills, facilitation and leading.
o Role Model for understanding and demonstration of ownership of quality metrics.
o Role models SQF standards and facilitates the preparation and maintenance of standards relative to audits and compliance

-Delivery
o Coaching and teaching others in the Daily Management Systems particularly in determining root cause, concise problem statements & developing corrective action plans, escalating to zone or maintenance as appropriate.
o Able to identify and address minor equipment and material issues; make adjustments if applicable. Identify technical issues with or without maintenance.
o Coordinating and aligning standards between shifts.
o Define and review, and drive improvements to standard work.
o Partner with maintenance on the execution of preventative maintenance. Lead and facilitate improvement activities on issues that cross team and functional boundaries.

-Cost
o Lead Root Cause Corrective on waste reduction initiatives.
o Participation on plant-wide team focused on waste reduction and continuous process improvement initiatives.
o Coach & develop cost reduction with others.
o Active engagement in auditing of countermeasures.

-Team Culture
o The Advanced Technician is a role model of our team culture, exemplifying the following behaviors and mentoring others to achieve their full potential in the following:
o Dependability: regularly arrives to work on time, returns timely from breaks, meets attendance guidelines and consistently arrives on time for team meetings.
o Teamwork: demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others, contributes fair share of team’s work, appropriately communicates status of work during shift transitions, demonstrates a willingness to help other team members, demonstrate the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback, and demonstrates a high level of cooperation across the site. Shares knowledge/skills with team members.
o Professional Behavior: exhibits a positive demeanor and rapport with others, models appropriate communication and behavior amongst one another, demonstrates self-awareness and takes actions to continuously improve, does not engage in negative commentary, interacts respectfully and professionally with supervisors and coworkers, complies with organizational rules, policies and procedures.
o Participation: demonstrates a willingness to participate in daily meetings, completes tasks in work area, accepts responsibility for one’s decisions and actions, positively adapts to the changing business environment.
o Integrity: approaches actions with moral character and ethics.

• Pay starting at $30.90 per hour. The employee will move to a higher rate of $ $32.46 per hour in the quarter after their 6-month anniversary. 

Where Applicable:

Eligible for up to a $3.00 shift differential.

• Benefits eligible day one!! 

• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement 

• The ideal candidate will be highly competent and independent, and will be expected to demonstrate a basic level of mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to take on an increased level of ownership over their line and be capable of performing cross-functional tasks to achieve both tactical and strategic line performance goals.
• Candidates do not need to possess all the technical skills required for the position to apply, but must have the ability and desire to be trained on additional skills.
• Employees must be performing at the Production Technician II role successfully for at least 6 months prior to applying for the Advanced Tech position.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop their peers.
• Follows all policies, procedures, ergonomic standards, and safety requirements directed by Keurig and the department.
• Individuals with a 2nd warning or above in the previous 12 months are not eligible for progression.

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.

A.I. Disclosure: 
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