Talent Acquisition Partner Skilled Trades & Maintenance

Talent Acquisition Partner – Skilled Trades & Maintenance

As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Keurig Dr Pepper, you will participate in building strong teams that will allow our organization to continue to grow in a dynamic and high-performing environment! The Talent Acquisition Partner will play a strategic role in selecting and attracting the best talent to meet the functional and strategic needs of the Supply Chain Manufacturing  division of the organization in the United States. The Talent Acquisition Partner will accompany managers through the entire recruitment cycle, acting as an internal expert in talent attraction and selection and as an ambassador of our employer brand to candidates.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruiting cycle for high volume assigned requisitions, including technical and skilled trades roles within manufacturing maintenance, and define the related recruiting strategies

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for manufacturing maintenance positions, including maintenance technicians, electricians, mechanics, and reliability engineers, partnering closely with plant leadership and operations managers to understand specialized technical requirements

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill maintenance and skilled trades roles, leveraging trade schools, apprenticeship programs, industry associations, and technical certification networks to build robust talent pipelines

• Use a variety of methods to search for candidates, such as the use of social networks, networking, database searches, and direct sourcing strategies to attract top talent across both corporate and plant-level roles

• Work closely with Human Resources Business Partners and play a partner role with hiring managers — including plant and operations leadership — to understand their short- and long-term talent needs and build talent search strategies that meet those needs

• Act as a contact person and internal expert in talent acquisition, training and coaching hiring managers on recruitment best practices and the candidate experience, with specific guidance on evaluating technical competencies for maintenance and manufacturing roles

• Provide an unparalleled candidate experience at all stages of the recruitment process

• Represent the company and participate in recruitment and networking activities — including trade and manufacturing industry events — to increase awareness of the employer brand

• Contribute to talent management strategies in universities and technical institutions through the development and execution of programs such as internships and apprenticeships; develop lasting relationships with trade schools, community colleges, and vocational programs to promote the employer brand

• Manage candidate pipelines and generate long-term interest by building relationships with technical talent and providing them with a positive and conclusive experience

• Actively participate in projects related to talent acquisition

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including
  paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement 
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, or a related field Preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of recruiting experience in an agency and/or corporate environment

• Minimum of 2 years of experience recruiting for maintenance and skilled trades roles within a manufacturing plant environment, with demonstrated knowledge of technical role requirements such as electrical, mechanical, and reliability disciplines

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with both plant-level leadership and technical candidates

• Demonstrated ability to assess technical competencies and evaluate candidates for maintenance and manufacturing roles

• Command of technological tools used in the recruitment process (ATS, agility with using AI recruitment intelligence platform ie Eightfold, , LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday, social media, Office Suite, etc.)

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: 
KDP uses artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching. This technology helps us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications align with our open roles.  AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions throughout the hiring process are made by talent acquisition team members.  If you prefer not to have your application processed using artificial intelligence, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com in lieu of clicking Apply. In order for your application to be considered and opted out of AI, you must include the words "AI Opt-Out" and either job title and location or Job ID # in the email subject line in your email application.