Supply Chain Industrial Placement - Operations and Continuous Improvement 2026

PepsiCo, Inc.; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and beverage leader is seeking enthusiastic undergraduates for a Supply Chain Industrial Placement. This full-time, 12-month role starting in July 2026 will require you to manage projects across multiple sites, contribute to productivity improvements, and support product specifications. Ideal candidates are penultimate-year students pursuing a relevant degree with strong leadership and creativity skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Discounted PepsiCo products

Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Students currently in their penultimate year of university.
• Willingness to challenge established ways of doing things.
• Aspiring to be a future leader with ambition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own projects from inception through to handover.
• Seek opportunities for productivity improvements.
• Act as an interface for the project on site.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Creativity

Leadership

Education

Business Management or closely related disciplines

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo Industrial Placements - Supply Chain 2026-2027 Cohort. You will join our Supply Chain team on a 12-month placement programme starting in July 2026 on a full-time basis. The programme provides you with the opportunity to work on projects that matter and develop your skills in a fast-paced, energetic environment.

We are looking for enthusiastic undergraduates to contribute to our 4,500-strong Supply Chain team, with sites including our Quaker Oats Mill in Cupar and the Walkers Crisp factory in Leicester. As an undergraduate placement student, you will have autonomy to influence outcomes and build experience across multiple sites and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own projects from inception through to handover, ensuring key project milestones and phasing are identified and followed (Project Management).
• Seek opportunities for productivity improvements and own data collection and improvements.
• Act as an interface for the project on site, coordinating with teams such as Operations, Finance, Engineering and Quality.
• Lead Operations Teams as appropriate for each project, ensuring adequate resources are allocated.
• Cross-UK communication of projects to capture best practices.
• Work with cross-site and functional teams to support planning, upscaling and deployment of new product specifications and requirements.
• Own project management and support the development and deployment of capital investment programs, including automation equipment where applicable.
• Deliver real-life objectives that contribute to the department and develop your skills during the placement.

Qualifications

• Students currently in their penultimate year of university, with the option to complete a sandwich placement before returning to study.
• Target degree path: Business Management or closely related disciplines.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to challenge established ways of doing things.
• Passion for our company, for your development, for sustainability and engineering delivery.
• Aspiring to be a future leader with ambition, eagerness to learn and grow your career.
• Creativity and the ability to bring new thinking and fresh ideas to our brands.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion and the belief that differences are a strength.

You will join a culture that values diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

What you need to know

Application Closing Date: 20 October 2025. Applications may close early if response is high, so please apply as soon as possible.

Start date: July 2026, on a full-time basis for 12 months. Salary: £25,500. Other benefits include:

• Vibrant culture
• Development and mentoring
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Discounted PepsiCo products
• Competitive pension scheme
• Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits (e.g., Virtual GP for you and your family 24/7, discounted gym membership, online digital physiotherapy service)

About PepsiCo: PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers around the world, and we strive to be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive), a sustainability and human capital initiative.