Rapid Continuous Improvement Manager - Full-time

Description

The Rapid Continuous Improvement (RCI) Manager will identify and deliver best practice programs to ensure the short and long term success of assigned sites. This position will lead high impact product/process improvement teams and utilize the Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to deliver significant value to the DPS business.

This is a highly visible role with significant exposure to senior leadership on a regular basis. Managers will demonstrate leadership skills and passion around continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Value – work with champions (SVP level) to deliver value to the business; value will typically be measured in 12 months of cash flow improvement.
• Develop Relationships – much of the RCI Manager’s success will come from people and process; developing the right relationships and using a collaborative approach will insure overall success.
• Develop People – work with all levels, from shop floor to management, to increase maturity and understanding of RCI .
• Drive Culture Change – Drive fact-based decision making throughout the organization.
• Duties will include project management, delivery of savings through improved processes, leadership and support of projects.
• Will utilize system skills (data pull and analysis) frequently.
• Will travel within US (approximately 30-50% travel).

Performance Competencies

• Adaptability
• Coaching
• Impact
• Facilitating Change
• Innovation
• Communication
• Tenacity
• Strategic Decision Making
• Building a Successful Team
• Building Partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Black Belt Certification
• 3 years of work experience in a Continuous Improvement function
• 2 year of experience in facilitating and leading small group improvement projects

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is one of North America’s leading refreshment beverage companies, manufacturing, bottling and distributing more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, waters and other premium beverages.

With a brand heritage spanning more than 200 years, the DPS portfolio includes some of the most recognized beverages in the Americas. More than 75 percent of the company’s overall volume is from brands that are either #1 or #2 in their flavor categories. In addition to its flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, the DPS portfolio includes 7UP, Mott’s, A&W, Sunkist soda, Hawaiian Punch, Canada Dry, Schweppes, RC Cola, Diet Rite, Squirt, Peñafiel, Yoo-hoo, Rose’s, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T and other well-known consumer favorites.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans

* Please note that Dr Pepper Snapple Group may utilize on-demand video interviews as part of the hiring process