Mfg Process Ops Sr Coord

Overview The Team Leader is an elevated team member role responsible for leading day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line in partnership with the line team. This role acts as the quarterback of the shift for the line, coordinating people, materials, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient performance. While remaining a hands-on team member, the Team Leader provides coordination direction, training and motivating a team of 7-8 team members to execute against the lines’ daily production goals. They play a key role within the line leadership triad, ensuring priorities are clear, Team member line challenges are addressed quickly, and performance targets are met. This is an empowered role with a strong voice in daily decision-making and continuous improvement. This is an excellent position to begin your leadership career path at PepsiCo! Success in this role drives a greater skillset as a people leader while learning how each member of a team plays a part to drive a stronger, better, and faster business. Responsibilities Shift Leadership & Execution: Act as the primary point of coordination for the manufacturing line during the shiftSet the pace and priorities for the line, ensuring the team is positioned to succeedMonitor total line performance and adjust execution as needed to meet targets Daily Direction Setting & DDS Leadership: Lead the line-level Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetingBring forward the top three issues from the shift, clearly articulating risks, actions, and needsEnsure team member input and voice are represented in daily discussions Problem Solving & Collaboration: Navigate challenges during the shift and escalate when neededSupport problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the line Team Engagement & Culture: Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamworkEncourage team member participation and engagement through structured systemsServe as a role model for safe, quality-focused, and disciplined executionElevate issues that impact safety, quality, or output in a timely mannerOperate all manufacturing equipment (including new innovative technologies) efficiently and safely & perform preventative maintenanceMaintain clean work area through good housekeeping practiceKeep daily records of downtime and machine operationsRegular, reliable, predictable attendanceCreate a positive team dynamic that encourages learningSupport successful on-the-job training for new team members Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,200 - $90,200.Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Qualifications Required Experience & Skills 2–4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment1+ year of experience in a lead operator, team lead, or front-line leadership role (direct or indirect people leadership)Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards in a manufacturing settingProven ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authorityStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated accountability for shift or line performanceExperience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, etc.)Basic to intermediate computer skills (Excel, production tracking systems, or similar)Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (Lean, IWS, or similar) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred)3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or operational excellence environmentsExperience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing (preferred)Hands-on experience with bottling, canning, or BIB linesExposure to or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement methodologiesStrong understanding of production processes, KPIs, and performance metricsProven analytical and structured problem-solving capabilityAbility to influence across multiple shifts and cross-functional teamsTechnical or engineering background (education or hands-on experience) Leadership & People Skills 1+ year leading or coordinating frontline employees (direct or indirect)Ability to drive team performance during a shift (safety, quality, productivity)Strong communication skills with ability to give clear direction on the floorAbility to give and receive constructive feedbackExperience coaching or training team membersAbility to facilitate shift meetings (DDS / huddles) and align priorities2+ years of people leadership experience in manufacturingExperience improving team performance or coaching underperformanceAbility to influence across shifts or cross-functional teamsExperience supporting continuous improvement or change initiatives EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.