A successful candidate is results-oriented, strategic thinker, able to develop and deliver their agenda.  This leader must have a diverse background in Operations, Warehouse Management, Logistics and Supply Chain and have excellent relationship management skills with a proven track record of results in Operational Excellence.  Broad understanding of the various Direct-Store-Delivery routes to market and/or a Supply Chain environment is critical to support the development of the KDP portfolio of brands with a laser-like focus on growth of our brands, business, and our people.

This Operations Leader drives strategic analysis, execution, and organizational development to achieve financial and non-financial goals in addition to creating a lean mindset throughout the assigned region to improve safety, productivity and performance through standardization and process discipline. This leader must excel in strategic planning and execution on a multi-site level while achieving Territory goals as well as broader KDP priorities. This individual sets direction for the team and creates proactive solutions to achieve these goals. This role will lead the creation and delivery of the Territory's long-term agenda and short-term activity plan while minimizing costs through an effective operating strategy.

This individual consistently demonstrates KDP values and competencies, builds a high-trust and high-performing culture. Critical also to the success of this role is the partnership they must create with the broader organization. This role will work closely and cross-functionally with the Sales leadership team. The ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners, such as Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and HR, is critical as this role will be driving both strategic and executional direction for the Territory while being mindful of KDP wide enterprise priorities and goals.

Territory:

Fresno (Base Location)BakersfieldSanta Maria

Your Responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage diverse working teams including talent selection, leadership development, career coaching, and supervision of multiple departments/buildings. Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues to reach short- and long-term performance goals while fostering a working environment of urgency, integrity and trust. Administer company policies, practices, and adherence to standard operating procedures, which includes enforcing and maintaining safety, food safety and environmental policies and procedures. Effectively utilize data to manage through various situations and display high emotional maturity when analyzing people impacts. Engage and collaborate with internal partners and functions to meet customer demands and provide high quality customer service. Regularly flex between hands on tactical and strategic work as necessary. Effectively manage difficult situations and assess the best solutions when impacting people, customers, and cost. Apply change management experience while also explaining change effectively to frontline associates.Collaborate effectively with Sales, Supply Chain, Transformation, HR, Safety and Finance to ensure your delivering annual goals.

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of improving safety results, successful continuous improvement initiatives and superior cost and management results.  This candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills; excellent verbal and written skills along with experience presenting to multi-site leadership teams, local leadership teams, and front-line employees.  Possess a background in the management of Warehouse, Inventory and Delivery.  They will have knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal, State and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) compliance.  The candidate will have experience working with MHE, (material handling equipment) understand warehouse capacity requirements, building, loading, and delivery principals, FIFO and logistics

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 8+ years of leadership experience in positions of increasing responsibilitySuccessful experience in working in Warehouse, Distribution, Supply Chain and/or Delivery OperationsConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG), SUPPLY CHAIN, Retail and Distribution experience a plusStrong understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal, State and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and OSHA complianceenvironment Data Analytics & Strategic InsightsLeverages data, has a deep understanding of the customer/consumer and good judgment to develop a clear and coherent data driven strategy and insightsLeverage relevant external insights (industry, competitors, category, brand, channel, consumer, and account) to develop a strategic agenda that drives focus and results behind the KDP portfolio strategyProject Management – executing a project from start to finish ability to communicate long-term vision and shorter-term opportunities through clear & simple messagesJudgment - Ability to proactively identify business opportunities and deliver innovative solutions to address business needs. Strong analytical rigor that drives results-orientation Influence – ability to leverage internal and external relationships to drive strategic agenda, alignment, and capabilities development for team.Ability to travel up to 50% within territory with occasional travel outside of territory 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.