Maintenance Associate Leader 2nd Shift

PepsiCo; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 66,900 - 111,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

PepsiCo in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Maintenance Associate Leader for the 2nd shift (2pm–11pm) to lead a team of 5 to 20 maintenance mechanics. You will drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while coaching managers and frontline staff.

You will manage downtime, asset utilization, and cost efficiency, participate in daily problem solving, organize meetings, and implement visual factory concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; candidates with engineering or other technical degrees preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in problem-solving and achieving performance targets in operational settings.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 to 20 maintenance mechanics with varying levels of experience and education.
• Drive people and team development to enhance quality, performance, cost, service, and safety.
• Motivate the team to achieve performance targets and encourage continuous learning and growth.
• Develop team members to solve technical and operational issues.
• Organize and facilitate regular team meetings to discuss issues, updates, and process improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to resolve problems effectively on the floor.
• Lead initiatives to improve communication and engagement across departments.
• Solve daily operational issues and address obstacles to achieving performance goals.
• Implement process enhancements using visual factory concepts to maximize asset utilization.
• Prioritize maintenance needs and opportunities to ensure optimal performance.
• Lead and initiate project implementation that supports site-wide objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel/Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering or technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “DareToLevel Up” the Status Quo. We are the ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We spread across 200 countries and territories and are united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, FritoLay, Quaker, and Gatorade.

We WIN 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 as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better!

The Maintenance Associate Leader will lead 2nd shift (2pm - 11pm) within the Maintenance department of Frankfort East, including a team front-line maintenance mechanics. This individual will be responsible for team and people development, motivating team members, and ensuring high-quality performance. Key responsibilities include driving cost efficiency, continuous process improvement, and maintaining service and safety. The role also focuses on achieving performance metrics related to downtime, Total Efficiency, equipment reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness. Additionally, this leader will coach and guide managers and team members to implement the right strategies, processes, and facilitate problem‑solving on the floor.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead a team of 5 to 20 maintenance mechanics with varying levels of experience and education.
• Drive people and team development to enhance quality, performance, cost, service, and safety.
• Motivate the team to achieve performance targets and encourage continuous learning and growth.

Operational Support & Problem Solving:

• Develop team members to solve technical and operational issues.
• Organize and facilitate regular team meetings (e.g., pre‑shift meetings, roundtables, etc.) to discuss issues, share updates, and improve processes.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to resolve problems effectively on the floor.

Process Improvement & Maintenance Management:

• Lead initiatives to improve communication and engagement across departments
• Solve daily operational issues and address any obstacles to achieving performance goals.
• Implement process enhancements using visual factory concepts to maximize asset utilization.
• Prioritize maintenance needs and opportunities to ensure optimal performance.
• Lead and initiate project implementation that supports site‑wide objectives and goals.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• 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 required; candidates with engineering or other technical degrees preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven experience in problem‑solving and achieving performance targets in operational settings.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to drive results and manage multiple priorities.
• Previous experience in a maintenance leadership or team‑based role in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: /Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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