Senior Manager, Water Treatment

About the role

The Senior Manager of Water Treatment Systems will lead efforts to assess, support, sustain, improve, and optimize KDP water treatment systems and processes, including various water treatment and production technologies such as RO, Nano, DI, LTS, and Ozonation. This role is critical in developing a robust enterprise strategy while driving key water initiatives and continuous improvement programs across the organization to achieve production and environmental sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement strategies to reduce waste across all operations, including water processing consumables (membranes, chemicals, carbon filtration, UV lights, etc.), energy use, and associated preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Lead initiatives to improve water use efficiency and reduce water waste in manufacturing processes.
• Serve as the KDP Subject Matter Expert (SME) on water treatment, regulatory requirements, and associated processes, representing KDP in engagements with external water treatment OEMs, local, state, and federal organizations, water treatment industry organizations, and other related parties.
• Lead the development of the KDP Water Treatment culture and drive education and training on water treatment processes, operations, and maintenance for KDP employees associated with water treatment.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for operational efficiency and implementing best practices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive water initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and report on water treatment and processing efforts and performance.
• Lead and develop a team of water treatment and continuous improvement professionals across the manufacturing organization, providing guidance and support to achieve business objectives.
• Serve as the key KDP SME and main technical resource for all significant (major capital) water treatment projects, vendor engagements, and water treatment system troubleshooting, enhancement, and/or modifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, etc.), or a related science field (Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.); Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in field service and operations with water treatment systems within the beverage industry and an additional minimum of 5-7 years of regional/corporate level experience with water treatment services and/or account management and project management. Total years of experience in water treatment within the beverage industry must be a minimum of 12–17 years.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing and troubleshooting water treatment systems, including major capital projects within the beverage industry.
• Strong knowledge of water processing and production regulations and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to deliver professional and technical presentations/reports and utilize data analytics and statistics. Working familiarity with Microsoft Applications.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range: $130,700 - $170,830. Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors.

About the company

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.