Production Line Manager (Ottumwa, IA)

Description

Line Manager
The Line Production Manager has overall responsibility of manufacturing lines for a continuous shift operation. The Line Manager organizes and directs all related departmental activities through direct reports supervising each shift. The Line Manager will be responsible for management to include continuous improvement activities, planning, capital expenditures and reporting as required. The Line Manager will be a site champion for Lean Six Sigma processes. This position is accountable for delivering the established site goals for quality, productivity, budgetary and environmental, health and safety compliance.

Join the team at Dr Pepper Snapple Group and make a difference by pursuing everything that you do 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.

Position Responsibilities

1. Ensure the safety of the work force.
2. Manage Safety, Maintenance, Quality and Sanitation programs for manufacturing lines.
3. Ensures the timely execution of the production schedule through management practices.
4. Champion continuous improvement activities in production to include Lean Six Sigma Activities.
5. Deliver cost and performance; complete projects & assignments on-time, and according to plan.
6. Performs administrative reporting for operation in SAP environment.
7. Manage budgetary responsibilities for the department.
8. Capital project development and management.
9. Develop production team using best practice methods.
10. Manage employee related issues within the department. Effectively manage departmental staffing requirements in accordance to budgetary and contractual requirements.
11. Communicate goals and objectives, apply company policy, coach, administer discipline, and ensure positive employee relations. Build bench strength through active development of direct reports.

Other responsibilities

• Work in an SAP system
• Exposure to industrial maintenance environment
• Participate in Six Sigma processes improvement
• This is a second shift position with a start time of 12:00 noon
• Relocation is available for this role

Total Rewards
We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from accredited University in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or other relevant majors
• 5 years of manufacturing/production scheduling experience
• 5 years supervisory experience

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Peñafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers.

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. M/F/D/V