Summer Co-Op 2024 - Manufacturing Engineering Essex, Vermont

KDP Manufacturing Engineering Co-op (Summer 2024) - 30 Gauthier Drive, Essex Junction, Vermont, 05452As a Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) you will be a part of the beverage revolution. You will be working in a fast-paced, highly technical manufacturing environment that produces some of KDP's most popular beverages.

Each co-op will lead high-impact projects and will be provided with opportunities to grow professionally. Come learn what it takes to succeed at an industry-leading company and help contribute to our ongoing success. The KDP 2024 program will run from July 10-December 6, 2024 and this position will be based in our Essex, VT Plant.Elements of the KDP 2024 Co-op Program include:Engaging and partnering on innovative projects to gain experience in a fast paced, cross functional team environment

Receive mentor support for your professional development

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

Complete a project from start to finish and present it and your takeaways to your team, department, and senior leaders to highlight your project work and impact on the business

As a 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

Prepare standard reports/documentation to communicate results to all levels including senior management. Undertake and successfully complete simple or basic project development tasks to include any of the following: writing and/or verifying specifications, maintaining product/process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes.

Be a contributor on problem solving, cost reduction, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methodology.Collect and calculate savings data on improvement projects.Recommend methods for improving efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities.Balance work priorities to meet the day-to-day requirements of the Plant business teams.Provide support and coordinate events for a variety of facility programs

Follow all Keurig Dr Pepper policies and procedures

Education & Experience: Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Engineering or another Manufacturing-related field

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize requests, and meet deadlines

Strong communication skills including excellent listening, written, and verbal abilities

Ability to work cross-functionally, be independently driven, and adapt to changes

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Please note: This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States.

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