On-Site Warehouse Operations Leader | Lean & Safety Focus

VetJobs; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Warehouse Operations Leader to oversee Aztec and Montrose facilities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding front-line teams through training and coaching.

You will manage budgets, forecast needs, and drive process improvements across receiving, storage and shipping. Ideal candidates bring Lean Six Sigma/continuous improvement experience, inventory management expertise, and a track record of leading teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, business, operations, or equivalent.
• Experience leading continuous improvement projects (Lean Six Sigma, TPM, lean manufacturing).
• 5+ years in operations/logistics or supply chain with supervisory exposure; strong inventory mgmt knowledge.
• Forklift certification a plus; capable of leading a team in a results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, healthy work environment by enforcing standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee warehouse operations to ensure quality and timely product delivery for sales teams.
• Forecast requirements, prepare budgets, monitor expenditures and variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop frontline staff through training, coaching, and effective communication.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to solve operational issues and improve processes.
• Drive continuous improvements in product receiving, storage, inventory control, and shipping.
• Lead floor presence; operate forklift/machinery as needed; lift up to 40 lbs.
• Travel less than 5% as required; adapt to off-shift work when needed.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

TPM

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Leadership

Driver’s license

Continuous improvement

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Inventory management systems

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Warehouse Operations Leader to oversee Aztec and Montrose facilities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding front-line teams through training and coaching.

You will manage budgets, forecast needs, and drive process improvements across receiving, storage and shipping. Ideal candidates bring Lean Six Sigma/continuous improvement experience, inventory management expertise, and a track record of leading teams in a fast-paced environment.