Manufacturing Team Leader

PepsiCo; Whitney Estates (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Defined contribution retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Team Leader (Captain) to drive day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line. You will coordinate people, materials, and resources, acting as the shift quarterback to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

You will lead a 7-8 person team, support daily direction setting, and champion problem-solving and continuous improvement. This role offers growth into higher leadership with a focus on safe, disciplined execution.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• HS diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred.
• SAP or ERP systems previous experience desired.
• 2+ years leadership and coaching required.
• 2+ years prvious experience in high speed manufacturing and or packaging and or warehouse required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment required.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to take accountability for shift performance.
• Previous experience in a lead operator, team lead, or similar front-line leadership role.
• Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, or similar).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or IWS / Lean manufacturing concepts.

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 Daily.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Accountability

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

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.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 Team Leader (Captain) is an elevated team member role responsible for leading day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line in partnership with the line team. This role acts as the quarterback of the shift for the line, coordinating people, materials, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient performance. While remaining a hands-on team member, the Team Leader provides coordination direction, training and motivating a team of 7-8 team members to execute against the lines’ daily production goals.

They play a key role within the line leadership triad, ensuring priorities are clear, Team member line challenges are addressed quickly, and performance targets are met. This is an empowered role with a strong voice in daily decision-making and continuous improvement. This is an excellent position to begin your leadership career path at PepsiCo! Success in this role drives a greater skillset as a people leader while learning how each member of a team plays a part to drive a stronger, better, and faster business.

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, clearly 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 elevate 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
• Elevate issues that impact safety, quality, or output in a timely manner
• Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new innovative technologies) efficiently and safely & 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

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
• 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.
• 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

• 18 years or older
• HS diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred
• SAP or ERP systems previous experience desired.
• 2+ years leadership and coaching required.
• 2+ years prvious experience in high speed manufacturing and or packaging and or warehouse required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment required
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards
• Ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take accountability for shift performance
• Previous experience in a lead operator, team lead, or similar front-line leadership role
• Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, or similar)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or IWS / Lean manufacturing concepts

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