Job Description


Job Overview:

Fall Co-op Manufacturing Operations

Are you ready to get hands-on experience in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment that produces 50 million k-cups a week? Join our team as a Fall Co-op Manufacturing Operations in our Sumner, WA, plant and take part in driving operational excellence across our production floor. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real-world projects, and develop skills in process improvement, lean manufacturing, and supply chain coordination.

Shift/Schedule:

  • The KDP Fall Co-op Program will run from July 13 December 11,
  • Location: Sumner, WA (Plant)
  • Full-time; 40 hours per week 
  • Monday-Friday 
  • 8:00am until 5:00pm, flexible hours
  • In-person

    • As a Manufacturing Operations Co-op you will:

  • Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including DMS (Daily Management Systems) for day-to-day operations, new equipment startups, and innovative product qualifications
  • Assist with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events and developing, implementing and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams
  • Support daily manufacturing operations to deliver targeted safety, quality, production, and cost results
  • Be a contributor to problem solving, cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Balance work priorities to meet the day-to-day requirements of the plant business teams
  • Data analysis, auditing, database management and standardization
  • Assist with training creation and delivery
  • Prepare standard reports/documentation to communicate results to all levels including senior management

    • As a Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper, you will:

  • Participate in meet & greets and lunch & learns with KDP executives and other organization leaders 
  • Receive professional development training such as networking, professional skills development and presenting
  • Be paired with a mentor to enhance your knowledge of other parts of the business and build your network 
  • Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department vice president and other KDP stakeholders 

    • Total Rewards:
  • $31/hr
  • Paid bi-weekly
  • Sign-on Bonus: $5, (paid within 30 days of employment)

    • Requirements:
  • Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Data Analysis or another Manufacturing related field.
  • Strong computer skills (intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Clear communication and technical aptitude
  • Basic project management skills

    • Please note: This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States.

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