Winter 2027 Co-op - Production Management

As a Winter 2027 Co-op in Production Management at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in Sacramento, CA, you will join a dynamic team of problem solvers and work directly with site leadership to drive sustainable solutions with long-lasting impacts on the plant. Success in this role may open future professional growth opportunities.

Schedule

The KDP 2027 Winter Co-op Program runs from January 4 - May 21, 2027.

• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• In-person at our Sacramento, CA facility

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including DMS (Daily Management Systems) for day-to-day operations, QMS (Quality Management Systems), new equipment and software startups, and innovative product qualifications.
• Participate in AGILE project management and lead the verification and testing of Manufacturing software and applications.
• Influence software capabilities to achieve six sigma quality performance and enhance the Quality Management System.
• Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events and developing, implementing, and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams.
• Assist in root cause analysis and execute corrective actions.

Elements of the KDP Co-op Program

• Engage and partner on innovative projects to gain experience in a challenging, cross-functional team environment.
• Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organizational leaders.
• Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development, and presenting.
• Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network.
• Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president, and other KDP stakeholders.

Pay

• $31.00/hour, paid bi-weekly
• $5,000.00 sign-on bonus, paid within 30 days of employment

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in STEM, Engineering, Food Science, or another related field.
• Available to work 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities.
• Passion for Manufacturing and CPG.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and a self-starter.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
• Must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands across a wide range of categories. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions in carbonated soft drinks, water, juice, and mixers, while our global coffee business spans over 100 markets. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.