Production Supervisor

Job Overview

The Williamson, NY operation is a roughly 1 million sq ft production facility on 217 acres, home to the Mott’s brand with more than 140 years of history. The site produces a wide variety of products—including applesauce, juices, and concentrates—using diverse packaging capabilities and a raw‑apple operation. Operations are guided by Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and high‑performance teams. The facility is unionized.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach production operators in executing daily/weekly production schedules for multiple beverage packaging lines.
• Manage labor and operating expense budgets.
• Coordinate beverage packaging to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and waste minimization.
• Achieve site‑wide productivity, quality, safety, health, environmental, and morale goals.
• Complete and maintain all required production paperwork and records.
• Ensure assigned equipment is operational and work conditions are safe at all times.
• Review and analyze production records to identify improvement opportunities; recommend long‑term solutions such as equipment replacement, refurbishment, procedural changes, productivity enhancements, or material changes.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives through teamwork, skill development, and capability building.
• Staff, train, evaluate, and develop team members.
• Manage employee‑management relationships within labor‑contract and company‑policy guidelines.
• Foster a culture of trust and wellbeing, prioritize team contributions, and promote a shared vision with clear goals and accountability.
• Embrace diverse perspectives to encourage innovation and learning from successes and failures.
• Establish a safe, motivating environment where team members are heard, aligned, and have clear expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of management or supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, with demonstrated productivity‑tracking knowledge.
• Experience with SAP or a similar system preferred.
• Comfortable developing and delivering group presentations to employees and management.
• Ability to provide current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback.

Schedule

Night Shift: 6:00 pm – 6:00 am on a 2‑2‑3 schedule. Flexibility for additional coverage, including potential weekends and/or holidays, is required as needed.

Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $70,500 – $95,000 (placement within the range may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors).
• $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus (eligible for external hires only).
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Benefits (eligible Day 1): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401(k) with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, mixers, and coffee. Iconic brands include Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato®, Core Hydration®, Keurig®, Peet’s®, L’OR®, and Jacobs®. With over 50,000 employees worldwide, KDP aims to enhance every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet. The company strives to be an employer of choice, offering a culture that empowers growth, robust health and wellness benefits, and programs that support professional development and employee appreciation.