New Grad: Supply Chain Leadership Trainee

PepsiCo; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking participants for its Supply Chain Leadership Program. This program develops future operations leaders through hands-on leadership experiences, ownership of key initiatives, and exposure to frontline manufacturing and warehouse operations.

You will gain broad exposure to plant operations and develop leadership capabilities required to advance within PepsiCo's Supply Chain organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree completed between August 2026 - April 2027 in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline
• Demonstrated leadership experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, student organizations, athletics or volunteer activities
• Ability to work an assigned shift schedule, including nights and afternoons
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Results-oriented mindset with strong initiative and accountability
• Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater career and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Providing daily direction, coaching, and leadership to a frontline team within a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Driving daily operational performance across key metrics including productivity, efficiency, service, waste, and downtime
• Leading team meetings and communicating business priorities to frontline associates
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities to improve operational performance
• Partnering cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Human Resources, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics teams to achieve business objectives
• Participating in leadership development opportunities, formal training, and mentorship programs designed to accelerate career growth

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

PepsiCo in Peterborough, Ontario, is seeking participants for its Supply Chain Leadership Program. This program develops future operations leaders through hands-on leadership experiences, ownership of key initiatives, and exposure to frontline manufacturing and warehouse operations.

You will gain broad exposure to plant operations and develop leadership capabilities required to advance within PepsiCo's Supply Chain organization.