Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Planner/Continuous Improvement Specialist

Join the team at Keurig Dr Pepper and make a difference by pursuing your daily tasks with the determination that sets us apart from our competitors. Driving for results leads to recognition and personal growth within the company, helping us to achieve our goal to “Be the Best Beverage Business in the Americas.” The success that comes from within each of us is recognized and creates opportunities for your growth in the organization.

The Total Productive Maintenance Planner is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring activities and requirements related to overall equipment reliability for our Houston facility. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and be able to multi-task and work independently. Candidates should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, Microsoft Word & Excel skills, and effectively prioritize and manage time well to meet all specified deadlines. Expect to implement rapid change; be a hands-on team builder.

Shift and Schedule: This is a full-time position on the 1st shift working 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends and holidays as scheduled is required.

Major Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and maintain Total Productive Maintenance related documents within the prescribed and approved TPM process. Maintain files, logs, records, shared drive entries, and hard copy manuals, to assure all documents are current, properly identified, and maintained.
• Write, revise, and develop TPM related forms and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identify opportunities to maximize production effectiveness and organize teams to accomplish goals.
• Interact with co-workers, supervisors, managers, OEM representatives, and other cross-functional department personnel in a way that fosters a positive working atmosphere and encompasses a professional and helpful attitude.
• Cultural liaison to shop floor team members for TPM methodology and a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Perform process audits of all officially issued documentation at point of use for completeness and effectiveness.
• Participate in and facilitate Kaizen activities, as determined and delegated by Management team.
• Proven ability to work independently and successfully facilitate cross functional teams, while implementing improvement within an established time frame
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations as specified in company procedures.
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality at all times

• Compensation: Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Benefits eligible Day 1!

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Well Organized, High energy, data driven, and results oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience with facilitating, coaching, and speaking in front of an audience
• Experienced in technical writing or document control support
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

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.