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This role partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, and Vendor/Contractor teams to identify improvement and business sustaining opportunities, develop project scopes, and execute solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.\nThe successful candidate will manage projects from concept through implementation, ensuring equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and maintenance initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations while meeting key project goals.\nThis position plays a critical role in sustaining high-performing manufacturing systems, supporting operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across the site.\nThis role is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit.\nResponsibilities:\nCapEx Project Management\nLead the planning, development, and execution of capital and expense projects focused on equipment performance, reliability improvements, facility upgrades, and manufacturing capability enhancements.\nManage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, financial tracking, documentation, reporting, and contractor activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.\nDevelop business cases, project charters, cost estimates, and implementation plans that support engineering, maintenance, and operational priorities.\nPartner with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align project priorities, resources, execution plans, and startup readiness.\nCoordinate equipment specifications, procurement, lead times, delivery schedules, installations, modifications, commissioning, validation, and startup activities while minimizing production downtime.\nManage contractor onboarding and cultivate strong relationships with equipment manufacturers, contractors, technical service providers, and MRO vendors to deliver sustainable engineering solutions.\nMonitor and communicate project milestones, budgets, risks, mitigation plans, equipment delivery schedules, and overall project status to site leadership and key stakeholders.\nEnsure projects comply with company standards, safety requirements, regulatory expectations, and quality systems, and facilitate successful handoff to operations and maintenance teams.\nEquipment Reliability, Facility & Infrastructure Support\nPartner with Maintenance and Operations teams to identify and prioritize reliability improvement opportunities.\nLead continuous improvement and capital projects that improve equipment uptime, asset utilization, maintenance effectiveness, yield, and overall equipment performance.\nSupport preventive and predictive maintenance strategies through equipment upgrades, automation enhancements, and infrastructure improvements.\nEvaluate equipment failures and chronic losses using Root Cause Countermeasure (RCCM) and other structured problem-solving methodologies.\nCollaborate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, and technical service providers to develop and implement sustainable engineering solutions.\nPartner with Aramark and internal stakeholders to support the maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of facility systems, including utilities, building infrastructure, and manufacturing support systems.\nCollaborate with Aramark, contractors, vendors, and service providers to plan, prioritize, and execute facility maintenance and capital improvement projects safely, efficiently, and with minimal operational disruption.\nIdentify and implement opportunities with Aramark and site teams to improve facility reliability, energy efficiency, asset performance, and operational sustainability.\nProvide oversight of facility and infrastructure improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with company safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.\nTotal Rewards:\nSalary Range: $74,000 - 100,000\nActual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors\nWhere Applicable:\nBenefits, 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\nAnnual bonus based on performance and eligibility \nBenefits eligible Day 1!\nRequirements:\nIdeal Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\n3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, project management, manufacturing, or a related environment.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nPreferred\nExperience supporting capital equipment or manufacturing projects.\nExperience in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or related manufacturing environments.\nExperience with automation, controls, packaging equipment, processing equipment, or utility systems.\nKnowledge of SAP, CMMS, and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power BI.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.\nExperience working in a Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Continuous Improvement environment.\nFamiliarity with DMAIC, Kaizen, RCCM, or other structured problem-solving methodologies.\nCompany Overview:\nKeurig 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.\nWe 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.\nWhatever 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?\nKeurig 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.\nA.I. Disclosure:\nKDP 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. 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