Line Shift Leader: Drive Safe, Efficient Production

PepsiCo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Team Leader in Philadelphia to guide the manufacturing line on a day-to-day basis. You will act as the shift quarterback, coordinating people, materials, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient output.

You will lead a 7-8 person team, drive daily production goals, and participate in line leadership activities to ensure priorities are clear and issues are addressed quickly. This role offers opportunities to develop as a people leader within PepsiCo.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 1+ years understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards.
• 1+ years of experience leading peers or influencing performance without formal authority.
• 2+ years in a lead operator, team lead, or similar front-line leadership role.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead the line-level Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting.
• Bring forward the top three issues from the shift, clearly articulating risks, actions, and needs.
• Ensure team member input and voice are represented in daily discussions.
• Navigate challenges during the shift and escalation when needed.
• Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the line.
• 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.
• Elevate issues that impact safety, quality, or output in a timely manner.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment safely and perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practice.
• Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations.
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
• Create a positive team dynamic that encourages learning.
• Support successful on-the-job training for new team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Team Leader in Philadelphia to guide the manufacturing line on a day-to-day basis. You will act as the shift quarterback, coordinating people, materials, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient output.

You will lead a 7-8 person team, drive daily production goals, and participate in line leadership activities to ensure priorities are clear and issues are addressed quickly. This role offers opportunities to develop as a people leader within PepsiCo.