Line Pair Lead - 1st Shift

PepsiCo Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 8% of annual salary (performance

Paid time off & holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Line Pair Lead to own end-to-end can line production, driving safety, quality, productivity and cost controls across a 24-hour operation. This onsite role requires leadership across shifts and collaboration with maintenance, engineering and quality teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will coach and develop team members, ensure staffing coverage, and uphold a culture of ownership and continuous improvement on the Jacksonville line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the Food & Beverage or Consumer Products industries.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, with at least one successfully completed improvement project.
• Experience managing projects, meeting deadlines, and achieving operational targets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, implement solutions, and improve processes.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams to achieve performance goals.
• Ability to make decisions and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have indefinite authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Line Ownership
• Own overall performance for can line manufacturing lines across a 24-hour operating window
• Maintain full accountability for Safety, Quality, Productivity, TE, Cost, and Service KPIs
• Set the daily agenda and operating priorities for the lines across all shifts
• People Leadership & Capability Building
• Lead, coach, and develop team members across all shifts, building capability in Safety leadership, Quality standards and ownership, line technical skills, problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Ensure appropriate staffing, skill coverage, and succession planning for all shifts
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and engagement
• Shift & Line Leadership
• Lead Line Triad meetings, shift handoffs, and daily performance reviews
• Ensure clear communication, alignment, and execution across all shifts
• Drive consistent standards and expectations across the 24-hour operation
• Operational Excellence & Productivity
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and other functional teams to develop and execute line performance improvement strategies, lead continuous improvement, and more
• Safety & Quality Leadership
• Champion a people-first safety culture, ensuring compliance and proactive risk reduction
• Ensure product quality standards are met or exceeded on every shift
• Actively coach teams to own safety and quality outcomes

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.

We are a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the world's largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.

The Line Pair Lead is a critical manufacturing leadership role with full ownership of can line production. The Line Pair Lead owns end-to-end performance across a 24-hour operation, setting direction for all shifts and ensuring consistent execution across safety, quality, productivity, and cost. This role is empowered to lead, influence, and coordinate across functions to deliver sustainable results while building and developing strong, capable team members to achieve overall line performance targets.

Responsibilities

• 1st Shift – Wednesday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM (four 12-hour shifts, onsite)

• End-to-End Line Ownership
• Own overall performance for can line manufacturing lines across a 24-hour operating window
• Maintain full accountability for Safety, Quality, Productivity, TE, Cost, and Service KPIs
• Set the daily agenda and operating priorities for the lines across all shifts
• People Leadership & Capability Building
• Lead, coach, and develop team members across all shifts, building capability in, Safety leadership, Quality standards and ownership, line technical skills, problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Ensure appropriate staffing, skill coverage, and succession planning for all shifts
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and engagement
• Shift & Line Leadership
• Lead Line Triad meetings, shift handoffs, and daily performance reviews
• Ensure clear communication, alignment, and execution across all shifts
• Drive consistent standards and expectations across the 24-hour operation
• Operational Excellence & Productivity
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and other functional teams to develop and execute line performance improvement strategies, lead continuous improvement, and more
• Safety & Quality Leadership
• Champion a people-first safety culture, ensuring compliance and proactive risk reduction
• Ensure product quality standards are met or exceeded on every shift
• Actively coach teams to own safety and quality outcomes

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the Food & Beverage or Consumer Products industries.

• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, with at least one successfully completed improvement project.

• Experience managing projects, meeting deadlines, and achieving operational targets.

• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, implement solutions, and improve processes.

• Experience leading or mentoring teams to achieve performance goals.

• Ability to make decisions and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

• Must have indefinite authorization to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

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