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The Senior Logistics Manager has overall responsibility for planning and logistics of beverage products that comply with quality standards and meet customer demand in a safe working environment while producing over forty-five million cases per year. This Sr Manager is responsible for developing and supporting 5 Operations Managers and a total of 300 employees across 5 locations in Production combined facilities.

Location: This person must be based at one of the following locations: Northlake, IL, Holland, MI, Columbus, OH, or Louisville, KY

Travel: Depending on your home base you will be traveling up to 80% of the time.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead through RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement) methods – Implementing and utilizing visual management, A3 processes, and lean manufacturing concepts.

• Create and implement improvement plans for the overall operation.

• Committed to team based problem solving within operations and capable of fostering individual development across the team.

• Incorporate and ensure safety programs are adhered to, promote good daily safety practices and habits.

• People development to include; training, coaching and insuring positive employee relations. Build robust talent pool through active development of direct reports and other leaders in the organization.

• Manage financial aspects of the operation area including annual budget development, capital planning and administration.

• Maintain product and material availability within predetermined safety stock policy elements established by central planning. Manage lot sizes/cycle times consistent with Supply Chain corporate guidelines

• Analyze short/mid-range forecasts vs. capacities to identify and prevent service problems, inventory overstocks, plant inefficiencies and purchasing up charges.

• Lead at plant the implementation and execution for new product development planning.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Characteristics for Success:

• Strong presentation and training skills, this includes training associates as well as presenting to internal/external customers and all levels of local management

• Effective problem solver with strong attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills both written and verbal, role requires constant communication with internal customers

• Make recommendations using data, insight, and industry-best practices

• Manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Capable of thriving in fast-paced environment to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations

• Self-starter with excellent time-management and decision-making skills, this role operates with little management oversight

Ensure high performance results of your team by:

• Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions

• Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent

• Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures

• Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations

Total Rewards:

• Compensation: This is an exempt, salaried position paid on a biweekly cycle. Compensation is flexible and determined by the candidate's experience level.

• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Benefits eligible Day 1!

Requirements:

• Must currently lead an existing Logistics location

• Must be able to support the travel requirements

• Knowledge of food / beverage bottling / can manufacturing high preferred

• Demonstrated understanding of Lean manufacturing practices and/or working in a Six Sigma environment.

• Excellent SAP, MS Office, and computer skills

• Demonstrated supervisory, organizational and interpersonal ability.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

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 (https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/) , 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.

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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.