
location_on2639, Marilyn Road, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, 52501, United States
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company with over 150 owned, licensed, and partner brands, serving customers across more than 100 markets globally. From iconic soft drinks and waters to the world's leading single-serve brewing systems, our mission is to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet. With more than 50,000 employees, we strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a culture that empowers our team to grow, develop, and feel valued.
As the Quality Supervisor in Ottumwa, IA, you will provide day-to-day leadership to a team of Quality Technicians, ensuring that quality plans are met and production remains consistent with established standards. This role is pivotal in bridging product development, manufacturing, and process improvement with customer expectations. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives, designing experiments for product and line qualifications while analyzing and solving complex quality problems.
Your day will involve a blend of strategic oversight and hands-on problem-solving. You will manage the collection and analysis of quality data to inform production priorities, ensuring the plant remains "inspection ready" for third-party, regulatory, and certification audits. By utilizing fundamental statistical methods and quality tools, you will troubleshoot issues, validate corrective actions, and maintain rigorous food safety and compliance standards. Beyond technical execution, you will foster a culture of trust and wellbeing, mentoring your team to embrace diverse perspectives and drive innovation.
Keurig Dr Pepper utilizes artificial intelligence to assist with initial resume screening and candidate matching to efficiently identify qualified applicants. Please note that AI does not make hiring decisions; all final decisions are made by our talent acquisition team members. If you prefer not to have your application processed using AI, you may opt out by emailing your resume and qualifications directly to kdpjobs@kdrp.com. Your email subject line must include the words "AI Opt-Out" along with the job title, location, or Job ID #.
Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We recruit qualified applicants and advance in employment our employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Work model: On-site
2639, Marilyn Road, Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa, 52501, United States
Ottumwa, Iowa
Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field. 3+ years experience in a product development or quality role, preferably in food manufacturing. Understanding of Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement. Previous experience using SAP and SPC (InfinityQS).
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Education: High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related field highly preferred.