Plant Capability & Training Lead

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Capability Coordinator to lead onboarding and training across all manufacturing and warehouse teams. You will drive a standardized onboarding process, deliver classroom and on-the-floor training, and ensure safety, operational readiness, and skill development meet plant performance standards.

You will manage training materials (SOPs, JHAs, JSTs, OPLs), track certifications and capability progression, partner with site leadership to close skill gaps, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to organize work, lead others, and drive results.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing or operations (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, ideally demonstrated through a completed improvement project.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Must have indefinite right to work in the United States.
• Ability to work off-shifts and weekends as needed; occasional travel (<5%).

Responsibilities

• Own and lead onboarding for all manufacturing and warehouse team member cohorts across all lines and shifts.
• Support the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of onboarding programs.
• Facilitate new hire orientation, classroom training, plant tours, and on-the-job training readiness.
• Build engaging onboarding experience that promotes inclusion, safety, and operational readiness.
• Support development of on-the-floor training strategies for new hires and upskilling.
• Develop, maintain, and track training materials (SOPs, JHAs, JSTs, OPLs).
• Coordinate and schedule all training sessions, certifications, and continued education programs.
• Maintain centralized training documentation and ensure materials are current and aligned to standards.
• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs to improve outcomes.
• Track team member skills, certifications, and capability progression.
• Identify skill gaps and partner with leadership to build targeted development plans.
• Advise site leadership on workforce capability, readiness, and development needs.
• Align programs to plant performance, including efficiency and cases handled per hour.
• Partner with line leadership to ensure training supports RTT execution.
• Track KPIs related to training effectiveness and onboarding success.
• Drive continuous improvement of training systems, onboarding programs, and capability processes.
• Build strong relationships with team members through coaching, feedback, and support.
• Deliver constructive feedback while maintaining a positive and inclusive team environment.
• Champion a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning across the plant.
• Support employee relations, communication, and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Presentation

Team building

Organizational skills

Lead others

Lean Six Sigma

Planning and prioritization

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Capability Coordinator to lead onboarding and training across all manufacturing and warehouse teams. You will drive a standardized onboarding process, deliver classroom and on-the-floor training, and ensure safety, operational readiness, and skill development meet plant performance standards.

You will manage training materials (SOPs, JHAs, JSTs, OPLs), track certifications and capability progression, partner with site leadership to close skill gaps, and