Maintenance Manager

Location: 931 South Highland Ave,Tucson,Arizona,85719

Schedule: Full-time | Availability as needed to support 24/7 facility operations

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance team and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all plant equipment and systems. This role is responsible for developing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance programs while driving operational excellence through lean manufacturing principles.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, and a proactive approach to safety, equipment reliability, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across the facility to ensure all manufacturing and support equipment meet company safety and quality standards.

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, including condition-based monitoring.

• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance team members; conduct performance evaluations and foster a team-oriented culture.

• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to support plant-wide goals.

• Manage the maintenance budget, control costs, and oversee spare parts inventory.

• Champion Lean Daily Management (LDM), 5-S, TPM, and other continuous improvement practices.

• Participate in capital project planning and execution.

• Monitor and maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Ensure plant safety, security, and cleanliness standards are upheld.

Leadership Expectations

• Promote a culture of trust, safety, and high performance.

• Align team objectives with business priorities through clear communication and accountability.

• Encourage innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

• Develop talent and recognize team contributions.

Compensation

• This is a salaried, exempt position paid biweekly. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Benefits (Effective Day One, Where Applicable):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick leave)

• 401(k) with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Mileage Reimbursement

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Prior supervisory or management experience in maintenance or production, preferably in the food and beverage industry.

• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards, and equipment maintenance best practices.

• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, TPM, 5-S, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Solid understanding of PLC programming, robotics, and equipment monitoring (IR and vibration).

• SAP experience preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• ISO, Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM certifications strongly preferred.

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work flexible hours, including weekends if needed.

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.