Fall Co-op– Manufacturing Operations

Fall 2026 Co-op – Manufacturing Operations

Job Overview: 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 2026 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.

• The KDP Fall 2026 Co-op Program will run from July 13 – December 11, 2026
• Location:
  
  Sumner, WA (Plant)
• Full‑time; 40 hours per week
• Monday‑Friday
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, flexible hours
• In‑person

• 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 work streams.
• 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.

• Participate in meet‑&‑greet and lunch‑&‑learn events 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.

• $31 /hr
• Paid bi‑weekly
• Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000 (paid within 30 days of employment)

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

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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.