Plant Capability & Training Lead

PepsiCo; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Capability Coordinator to lead onboarding for manufacturing and warehouse teams across shifts. The role standardizes training, develops classroom and on-the-floor programs, and ensures safety, quality, and operational readiness on the line.

Responsibilities include maintaining training materials (SOPs, JHAs, JSTs, OPLs), scheduling sessions, and tracking capability progression. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with Operations,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations preferred.
• Experience with RTT/IWS, TPM, and/or OPEX.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, ideally demonstrated through a completed improvement project.
• Must have indefinite authorization to work in the United States.
• Availability to work off-shifts and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel less than 5%.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead onboarding for 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, including SOPs, JHAs, JSTs, OPLs, training checklists and work instructions.
• 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 and manage 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 true efficiency and cases handled per hour.
• Partner with line leadership to ensure training supports execution of Run to Target (RTT).
• Track key performance indicators related to training effectiveness, onboarding success, and capability development.
• 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

RTT/IWS

TPM

OPEX

Lean Six Sigma

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Capability Coordinator to lead onboarding for manufacturing and warehouse teams across shifts. The role standardizes training, develops classroom and on-the-floor programs, and ensures safety, quality, and operational readiness on the line.

Responsibilities include maintaining training materials (SOPs, JHAs, JSTs, OPLs), scheduling sessions, and tracking capability progression. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration with Operations,