QEHS Manager

Company: Keurig Dr Pepper
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Overview: The QEHS Manager is accountable for the Quality and Environmental, Health and Safety Program at the site. Direct report to the Plant Director, the QEHS Manager provides site leadership in Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Environmental Compliance, Health and Safety of employees. Specifically this individual is accountable for the development and implementation of strategies, systems and programs to be executed by site leaders towards the goals of zero health and safety incidents, perfectly safe food as defined by FSMA, six sigma Quality performance, and 100% compliance to all FDA, EPA and OSHA regulations. Location: This position is located at our Sacramento, CA plant. Position Responsibilities - Advanced understanding of GMP, HACCP, HARP-C, Safe Quality Food Principles, Food Defense Principles, Quality Management Systems. - Prepare, review and submit compliance reports to local, state and federal environmental regulatory agencies. - Manage and update all environmental programs and permits for wastewater discharge, storm water, hazardous waste, SPCC, and other regulatory requirements as they pertain to the specific location. - Lead execution and improvement of all Quality Assurance and EHS Systems, Programs, Policies and Procedures. - Lead execution of a strong CAPA (Corrective Action / Preventative Action) program that drives site improvement in Quality, Environmental Health and Safety. - Develop the necessary training modules to ensure that training personnel and employees understand and can execute established procedures while meeting all FDA, EPA, OSHA, DOT and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) requirements. - Manage OSHA recordkeeping database and provide quantitative and qualitative monthly reports and other necessary governmental reports. - Regularly inspect and monitor the facility to ensure that the plant is fully operating in compliance with FSMA, FDA GMP, OSHA, EPA regulations and GFSI guidelines. - Lead the root cause analysis of accidents and incidents and collaborate with peers to develop strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents. - Ability to establish and manage departments operating budget, including but not limited to Headcount, Compensation, Material & Supplies, Repair & Maintenance, and Professional Fees. - Lead site incident management (with support from Corporate QEHS) with regards to food safety, environmental compliance and safety. Examples include FDA Recall, OSHA and EPA notifications. - Understand and apply moderately complex mathematical concepts, to include statistics, in support of continuous improvement and statistical process control efforts - Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ensure high performance results of your team by: - - Fostering a culture of trust and wellbeing that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions - Driving a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, supported by regular conversations to maximize talent - Embracing diverse perspectives to foster innovation, learning from both successes and failures - Establishing a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations Total Rewards: - Salary Range: $91,300 - $135,000 - Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors - Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement - Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility - Benefits eligible Day 1! Requirements: - 5 years of previous supervision experience in Quality Assurance, Production, or EHS areas of the food and beverage, or similar - Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred from accredited institution in business, food safety, occupational safety, environmental management, or engineering. - Previous experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Minitab, etc.) - Previous experience using SAP or a similar system - Previous experience with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and ability to lead the development of a visual management workplace. Company Overview: 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 affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper 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.

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