Production Technician Lead

Job Overview:

Location: 950 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43219

Shift and Schedule 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 1:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Saturdays as needed) Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required.

We are seeking a Production Lead to supervise and coordinate activities across multiple high-speed packaging lines. This hands-on role is responsible for providing daily leadership, coaching, and support to production personnel, ensuring operations meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and experienced in leading teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coach production operators to meet daily and weekly production goals
• Ensure all packaging operations align with safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction targets
• Monitor equipment functionality and maintain a safe working environment
• Manage operations within established labor and budget guidelines
• Maintain accurate records and production documentation
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement
• Recommend enhancements to equipment, materials, and processes
• Support and enforce lean manufacturing and standardized work practices
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a collaborative and performance-driven culture
• Build team capability through training and skill development
  
  
  

Total Rewards:

• Starting pay: $32.24 per hour.
• Pay increases to $33.93 per hour in the quarter following the 6-month anniversary
  
  
  

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
  
  

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or chemical industry preferred)
• Experience with high-speed production equipment and quality monitoring systems
• Strong time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  
  
  

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 ~29,000 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 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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