Winter 2026 Co-op – Data Analytics

Winter 2026 Co-op – Data Analytics

As a Winter 2026 Co-op – Data Analytics at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) in our Knoxville, TN Plant you will play a key role in supporting the production of some of KDP’s most iconic beverages. You’ll work in a fast-paced, highly technical manufacturing environment, gaining hands-on experience with real responsibilities that contribute to operational success. This internship offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally, learn from industry experts, and see firsthand how data drives innovation and efficiency in beverage manufacturing.

Shift/Schedule:

• The KDP 2026 Winter Co-op Program will run from January – December 2026
• Location: Knoxville, TN (Plant)
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 8:00am until 5:00pm
• In-person

As a Data Analytics Co-op you will:

• Collecting and cleaning data from various sources to ensure its accurate and usable.
• Analyze production metrics (e.g., throughput, downtime, defect rates) to uncover trends, patterns, anomalies and other performance issues.
• Create reports and dashboards using tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Support process improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting optimizations.
• Assist in monitoring quality control data to help detect and resolve recurring issues.
• Contribute to predictive analytics projects, working with historical data to forecast maintenance or production needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as production managers, quality, and maintenance teams to understand data requirements and present findings in a clear, actionable way to non-technical stakeholders.

Elements of the KDP 2026 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

• $31.00/ hour
• Paid bi-weekly
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus, paid within first 30 days of employment

• Undergraduate currently enrolled in a full-time academic program from an accredited college or university, majoring in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Data Science or any other 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
• Comfortable working with cross-functional teams like engineering, operations, and quality.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools
• Understanding of basic statistics and data interpretation
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and querying
• Ability to interpret production data and KPIs (e.g., yield, downtime)
• Experience with defect tracking, root cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodology
• Ability to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong critical thinking to identify issues and propose data-driven solutions

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

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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.