PepsiCo Canada: Supply Chain 2027 New Grad

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

Overview

At PepsiCo, you'll find the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape what's next. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker—help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities.

PepsiCo Supply Chain Leadership Program

The goal of PepsiCo's Supply Chain New Graduate Program is to provide emerging leaders with the opportunity to leverage their academic experience in a fast-paced, real-world manufacturing and supply chain environment. The program is designed to develop future operations leaders by providing hands-on leadership experience, ownership of key business initiatives, and exposure to frontline manufacturing and warehouse operations. You will gain broad exposure to plant operations and develop the leadership capabilities required to advance within PepsiCo's Supply Chain organization.

COMEPENSATION: $73,600-80,700

Location: Peterborough

Responsibilities

What will you be responsible for?

• 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

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree completed between August 2026 - April 2027 in one the following fields: 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, where required.


• 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

What you can expect from us?

• Competitive compensation, benefits, pension, RRSP contribution and vacation time


• Direct leadership responsibility early in your career


• Exposure to world-class manufacturing and distribution operations


• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development


• An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects


• Opportunities to build a long-term career within PepsiCo's Supply Chain organization

At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities.

No matter your role, you'll be part of a connected community where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your development is supported. With opportunities to grow, belong, and smile, PepsiCo offers more than a place to build your career—it offers the chance to help create what's next.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.