Process Operations Leader

About the role

We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “Dare To Level Up” the Status Quo. We are the ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We spread across 200 countries and territories and are united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, FritoLay, Quaker, and Gatorade. We WIN with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety…all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better! The Process Operations Leader is a key manufacturing leader responsible for process consistency, optimization, and performance for one or two full manufacturing lines in a 24-hour operation. As a core member of the Line Triad, this role uses standard tools and continuous improvement practices to eliminate losses, strengthen capability, and ensure reliable, repeatable execution across all shifts. The Process Operations Leader owns the definition, execution, improvement, and sustainment of standards. By partnering closely with line team members, Operations, Tech Services, Quality, and Engineering, this role drives True Efficiency (TE), reduces waste, and ensures high quality, stable performance.

Responsibilities

• Process Ownership & Optimization: Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation; Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts; Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability; Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination
• Performance Management & Loss Elimination: Use structured problem solving and Continuous Improvement tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework; Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach; Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data
• Data Integrity & Systems: Own data accuracy and integrity for the line; Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts; Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Technical Troubleshooting & Support: Serve as the primary point