The Regional Quality Manager for DSD is responsible for providing Corporate Quality support to our DSD region for Cold Beverage Manufacturing locations – they will work with a partner RQM for the DSD region and specific sites for this particular role include: Jacksonville FL, Ottumwa IA, Northlake IL, Tucson AZ, Vernon CA, Sacramento CA but may expand to include others as needed based on coverage for absence/vacation/etc. and/or may be modified as the Senior Director of Cold Beverage Quality and/or Regional VP for DSD decide. As a direct report to the Senior Director of Cold Beverage Quality, this individual is accountable for supporting the development and implementation of strategies, systems and programs to be executed by site leaders and quality teams towards achieving the US Refreshment BU and DSD Regional objectives of the KDP Supply Chain, specifically those directly impacting Quality. They serve as the first line Corporate Quality support to the DSD region in their efforts to provide safe food/beverage products as defined by FSMA, six sigma Quality performance and compliance to all FDA, EPA and OSHA regulations and GFSI requirements. Expect up to 50% travel to provide appropriate support to their respective DSD locations.

Position Responsibilities:

Advanced understanding of GMP, HACCP, FSMA, Safe Quality Food Principles, and Food Defense Principles & Quality Management Systems.Ensure their Region is able to prepare, review and submit compliance reports to local, state/federal environmental regulatory agencies and to key customers.Support the development, execution and improvement of all Quality Assurance and Food Safety Systems, Programs, Policies and Procedures.Develop Quality skills and competencies of MFG quality teams to ensure a strong talent pipeline and close skill/knowledge gapsOversee Regional and Site execution of a strong CAPA/RCCM/RCCA program that drives site improvement in Quality and Regulatory Compliance.Regularly audit and monitor the Regional facilities to ensure they are fully operating in compliance with KDP Policy & Procedures, FSMA, FDA GMP, and GFSI guidelines.Support site incident management (with support from other Corporate QEHS functions) with regards to food safety and regulatory compliance. Examples include FDA Recall, Regulatory Agency audits/visits, etc.Understand and apply moderately complex mathematical concepts, to include statistics, in support of continuous improvement and statistical process control effortsDefine problems, collect data, establish facts, analysis quality data and draw valid conclusions. Support new product, new materials, and new supplier qualifications, working with R&D, Procurement, engineering, etc. within CVP change processServe as technical resource on all Quality matters to include consumer/supplier complaints, KPI performance, QA/QC methods/measurements, KDP Manufacturing Requirements, SPC/Cpk, Continuous Improvement, etc.Work cross functionally with other Regional Quality Managers, other Corporate QEHS functions, Procurement, R&D, Operations, Engineering and other functions as needed to support DSD sites. Total Rewards

Benefits:

Our people are the heart of our business, which is why 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.

Requirements 5 years of previous experience as a leader directly managing Quality Assurance and Food Safety  areas in large, complex food/beverage manufacturing facility.Education: Bachelor Degree minimum (degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Food Engineering preferred)Previous experience leading a team of technical, salary and hourly associates – Able to build and reinforce quality acumen while partnering with the production and maintenance teams.Prior experience driving improvements impacting achievement of KPI goals while managing Dashboards, Scorecards and Visual Management tools relative to quality, safety and costDeep knowledge of FSMA, HACCP and FDA Regulations; SQF/FSSC 22000 and PCQI CertifiedStrong expertise in Statistical Process Control, Design of Experiments, TQM, Six SigmaProven track record of successful regulatory compliance, audits and reports (SQF/FSSC 22000, FDA, OSHA, Military and Customer)

 

Background Preferred (but not required):

Beverage manufacturing industry experienceLean and/or Six Sigma CertifiedWorking knowledge and experience with TPMKnowledge of SAP, Minitab/JMP/SAS or similar statistical software tools, LIMS, SharePoint, PlanView, MS Project and MS Office tools (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Access

Other essential abilities and skills:

Working knowledge of sanitation best practices (SSOP)Multi-plant Quality, Food Safety experienceResults driven (demonstrated above average results)Excellent Analytical and Organizational SkillsStrategic ThinkerExcellent Trouble Shooting and Root Cause AnalysisConfident and Assertive Leadership style able to Positively InfluenceCoaching, mentoring and collaborate management style that develops rapport at all levelsExcellent written, oral and presentation communication skills (plant, management, regulators, customers) Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! 
 
Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. 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? 
 
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees 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.
 
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.