Coffee Processing Supervisor

Production Supervisor – Coffee Processing

Location: 30 Gauthier Drive, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05452

Shift & Schedule: Full-time, D2 Shift – Friday through Sunday and every other Thursday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

About the Role:
Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead our day shift Coffee processing operations at our Essex Junction facility. This full-time position is responsible for managing the overall operating performance of production, emphasizing safety, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of 20+ production employees, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management

• Maintain a safe work environment with a strong safety culture

• Ensure consistent product quality and compliance with all regulatory and company standards

• Oversee process documentation, training programs, and inventory control to support operational excellence

• Collaborate with Quality Control, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities to drive continuous improvements and reduce costs

• Track and improve shift productivity and efficiency using lean manufacturing principles

• Conduct timely performance reviews and foster employee development

• Report food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance issues as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team

• Commitment to safety and quality standards

• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to work additional hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

Compensation:

• • This is an exempt, salaried position paid on a biweekly basis. Compensation is flexible and determined based on the candidate’s experience

• Benefits Effective Day One

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Disability coverage

  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, parental leave)

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Mileage Reimbursement

• Annual Bonus: Performance-based eligibility

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food and beverage

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, pull and visual systems, TQM principles, and data-driven problem solving for continuous improvement

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, with experience in productivity tracking

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred

• Comfortable delivering group presentations to employees and management

• Provides clear, timely, and constructive feedback—both positive and corrective

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners 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.