Manufacturing Process Coach

PepsiCo; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Process Coach to lead one or two production lines in a 24-hour operation. The role focuses on process ownership, standard work, and loss elimination, collaborating with Operations, Tech Services, Quality, and Engineering to drive True Efficiency and stable performance.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in manufacturing with analytical and problem-solving skills, and a track record of influencing across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement.
• Strong understanding of production processes and performance metrics.
• 1-3 years of proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence across shifts and functions without direct authority.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environment.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation.
• Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts.
• Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability.
• Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination.
• Use structured problem solving and CI tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework.
• Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach.
• Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data.
• Own data accuracy and integrity for the line.
• Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts.
• Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Influence without authority

Adaptability to fast-paced

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

IWS

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a large group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better company as a whole.

We are PepsiCo. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a large group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better 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.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us.

The Process Coach is a key manufacturing leader responsible for process consistency, optimization, and performance for one or two full manufacturing lines in a 24-hour operation. As a core member of the Line Triad, this role uses standard tools and continuous improvement practices to eliminate losses, strengthen capability, and ensure reliable, repeatable execution across all shifts.

The Process Coach owns the definition, execution, improvement, and sustainment of standards. By partnering closely with line team members, Operations, Tech Services, Quality, and Engineering, this role drives True Efficiency (TE), reduces waste, and ensures high quality, stable performance.

Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Optimization

• Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation
• Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts
• Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability
• Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination

Performance Management & Loss Elimination

• Use structured problem solving and CI tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework
• Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach
• Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data

Data Integrity & Systems

• Own data accuracy and integrity for the line
• Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts
• Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

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

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement
• Strong understanding of production processes and performance metrics
• 1-3 years of proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence across shifts and functions without direct authority
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environment
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
• Bottling, canning, or BIB line experience
• Lean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement background
• Technical or engineering education or experience
• Must have indefinite right to work in the United States
• Unionized environment experience

Leadership & People Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and teambuilding skills
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making

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 / Age

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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