Sr Quality Manager
Keurig Dr Pepper · Victorville, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $131k–$180k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Keurig Dr Pepper (food & beverage) in Victorville, CA. Establish, implement, maintain, and update the Quality and Food Safety Management system as well as develop the Food Safety Fundamentals and the Food Safety Plan.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- SPC, FDA / GMP, SAP
- Base pay
- $131k–$180k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $101k–$149k. This one lists $131k–$180k.
Median of the low and high ends of 109 live postings that list pay, out of 211 quality engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 210 other live quality postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 25% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $100k–$149k, from 105 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 78%
- FMEA 53%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 44%
- Supplier quality 44%
- AS9100 42%
- ISO 9001 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Keurig Dr Pepper in Victorville
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Full description from Keurig Dr PepperAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Leads and manages the Quality department employees, assuring an effective and strong audit function. Directs and manages all quality, batching & sanitation functions within KDP management standards and business processes.
- ◆Assure compliance to Plant, Division, Corporate and regulatory quality assurance
requirements
in the areas of material inspection, in-process quality control, finished product evaluation, GMPs, housekeeping and other related food safety and quality matters as well as compliance to local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- ✓Improve Quality Assurance policies and procedures and ensure compliance to division, corporate and regulatory standards.
- ✓Provide support of all internal and external audits (FDA, AIB, FSSC, ISO 22001).
- ✓Track the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) associated with Quality and Sanitation.
- ✓Primary site contact for all raw material and packaging suppliers. Manage the vendor nonconformance process to assure corrective action and contract compliance.
- ✓Maintain proper inventory levels of all materials related to lab operations and ensure proper stock rotation.
- ✓Provides support and guidance for the QA labs and production areas to include training in food safety (GMP, HAACP, allergens, and other topics) and BPO Quality Training.
- ✓Establish, implement, maintain, and update the Quality and Food Safety Management system as well as develop the Food Safety Fundamentals and the Food Safety Plan
- ✓Drive raw material and packaging material yield improvement activities for the plant
- ✓Present FSQMS information for senior management review so that actions for improvement can be determined.
- ✓Have a track record of successful continuous improvement initiatives and results.
- ✓Ensure that the Food Safety team are fully qualified and trained to meet the company requirements.
- ✓Promote an awareness of customer
requirements
throughout the company.
- ✓Accountable for external communication and liaison regarding the management systems.
- ✓Represent the Quality and Food Safety agenda in the site capital project agenda.
- ✓Retain technical competence in the understanding of manufacturing processes and the compliance
requirements
of a food/beverage manufacturer.
- ✓Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and SAP, or a fully integrated manufacturing system.
- ✓Understand and apply moderately complex mathematical concepts, to include managing department financial data and must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions as well as interpret a variety of technical material.
- ✓Strong planning and organizational skills, time management, leadership skills, and analytical skills.
Requirements
Ideal
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Quality or Management highly preferred
- ✓A minimum of 4 years of experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment to include both plant and lab settings.
- ✓A minimum of 5 years demonstrated management or supervision experience.
- ✓Must be able to work flexible shifts and weekends as business needs dictate.
- ✓FSSC Audit experience or equivelent
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Job Overview
- •*Relocation Assistance Eligible**
Senior Production Quality Assurance Manager
The Quality Assurance Manager is accountable for providing leadership and oversight to the quality team in collaboration with the production leadership at the site in order to assure Food Safety, GMP & Good Laboratory Practices and product conformance to specification. This position provides leadership in the development, auditing & expansion of Quality & Sanitation programs & practices. This position supports the Company’s Quality Management Standards.
Shift and Schedule: This is a full time position working primarily 1st Shift. Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays is required as necessary. They will support a 24/7 team that will require their flexibility to communicate with them as needed.
Position
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: $130,700 - $180,000
- •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!
- •Relocation Assistance Eligible
Company Overview
Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.
We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust