Line Leader & Shift Captain - Manufacturing Ops

PepsiCo; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Team Leader (Captain) to manage day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line in Hawaii. You will coordinate people, materials, and resources to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production while leading a 7-8 person team.

This hands-on leadership role functions as the line's quarterback, driving daily direction, problem solving, and continuous improvement. It is an excellent entry into leadership at PepsiCo.

Qualifications

• Experience leading frontline teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong safety, quality, and operational standards understanding.
• Ability to influence peers and drive performance without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership & Execution: Act as the primary point of coordination for the manufacturing line during the shift.
• Set the pace and priorities for the line, ensuring the team is positioned to succeed.
• Monitor total line performance and adjust execution as needed to meet targets.
• Daily Direction Setting & DDS Leadership: Lead the line-level Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting.
• Bring forward the top three issues from the shift, articulating risks, actions, and needs.
• Ensure team member input and voice are represented in daily discussions.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Navigate challenges during the shift and escalate when needed.
• Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the line.
• Team Engagement & Culture: Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork.
• Encourage team member participation and engagement through structured systems.
• Serve as a role model for safe, quality-focused, and disciplined execution.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Quality

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Team Leader (Captain) to manage day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line in Hawaii. You will coordinate people, materials, and resources to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production while leading a 7-8 person team.

This hands-on leadership role functions as the line's quarterback, driving daily direction, problem solving, and continuous improvement. It is an excellent entry into leadership at PepsiCo.