New Graduate - Traffic Team Supervisor

PepsiCo; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company in Cambridge, ON is looking for a New Grad – Traffic Team Supervisor. The role involves providing functional leadership and technical support, motivating teams, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Graduates with a bachelor’s degree by May 2026 and some supervisory experience are preferred. The position offers a flexible working environment and a supportive culture focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Dynamic and inclusive culture

Professional growth and development opportunities

Community volunteer program

Qualifications

• Graduated with your bachelor’s degree in 2024, 2025 or will be graduating by May 2026.
• 1-3 + years’ Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Warehouse, or Operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and technical support.
• Responsible for people and team development, quality performance, cost, service and safety.
• Motivate the team to achieve established performance targets.

Skills

Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Coaching and Monitoring Performance of Others

Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work

Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Capabilities

Mechanical and Technical Aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

About Us: PepsiCo is a leading global food and beverage company, recognized by our broad portfolio of powerful brands including Lay's, Doritos, Tostitos, Pepsi, Aquafina, Quaker and Gatorade to name a few.

PepsiCo’s mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our people are critical to our success and by supporting their personal growth and development and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, PepsiCo Canada is a company you’ll be proud to join! With six manufacturing facilities, 50 major distribution centers and 70,000+ customers from coast to coast, we're constantly searching for committed, hardworking individuals to help build our team.

PepsiCo Foods Canada has a current opening at the Frito Lay Facility in Cambridge, ON for a New Grad – Traffic Team Supervisor with immediate availability, as well those available spring 2026.

This position requires flexible availability to work a variety of shifts including afternoon & evening shifts

The role: The Traffic Team Supervisor takes part in setting the agenda and executing the strategy of the Business Unit and holds responsibility for all site Traffic operations for their assigned team. The Traffic Supervisor will also enable their teams to achieve the Business Unit expectations in our People, Quality, Service and Cost Key Performance Measures. You will interact and collaborate daily with people leaders on all different kinds of shifts in the plant, including Quality, Operations, Packaging, Traffic, Maintenance, and Sanitation Supervisors as you motivate and inspire your team, eliminate barriers, and problem solve. You will have the opportunity to learn the business from the ground up, and develop leadership skills by attending continuous improvement training with the goal of leading a front-line team.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and technical support
• Responsible for people and team development, quality performance, cost, service and safety
• Develop individuals and the team to solve routine and complex operational issues
• Motivate the team to achieve established performance targets
• Lead daily performance meetings
• Make daily decisions impacting the business
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• You have graduated with your bachelor’s degree in 2024, 2025 or will be graduating by May 2026
• Experience in Manufacturing, Warehouse, or Operations Preferred
• 1-3 + years’ Supervisory experience preferred
• Exceptional Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Experience in Coaching and Monitoring Performance of Others – Take Others With You
• Able to Instruct and Teach Others
• Skills in Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving Capabilities
• Knowledge of General Regulatory & Safety Processes and Procedures
• Mechanical and Technical Aptitude

What you can expect from us:

• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
• An opportunity to give back to the community with our Always on Volunteer 360 Program
• An organization that aims to use their scale, reach and expertise to build a more sustainable world