Plant Engineering Supervisor - Pennsauken, NJ
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Job summary
PepsiCo in Pennsauken, NJ is seeking a senior manufacturing engineer to drive process improvements and lead the engineering team in optimizing production, safety, and quality for the U.S. market.
You will manage automation initiatives, cross-functional projects and support new product introductions. The role requires a strong background in Lean/Six Sigma, 10+ years in manufacturing, and hands-on CAD/SolidWorks capabilities, with excellent collaboration across global teams.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments.
- Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S/6S implementation experience.
- Strong communication and cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies.
- Identify and prioritize opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Develop, track and report KPIs to measure performance improvements.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership for automation, equipment upgrades and installation.
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Job description
Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
This role is responsible for driving and executing process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize operational performance.
Dedicated plant engineering is essential to the automation strategy and project management for Pennsauken’s growth strategy, and this role directly supports that initiative.
This role plays a critical part in improving plant productivity, capacity, safety, and quality. The supervisor will lead a team and report directly to the Plant Manager, with a focus on optimizing production equipment, infrastructure, CO₂ refilling and distribution operations, and packaging processes for the U.S. market.
- Safety & Compliance- making decisions, providing consultation or executing actions
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate safety risks
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, including PPE, MSDS, and equipment operation guidelines
- Support plant 5S/6S initiatives to maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety
- Collaborate with QESH to address safety incidents, environmental risks, and compliance requirements
- Ensure equipment, facilities, and layouts meet all applicable safety and regulatory standards
- Operations & Continuous Improvement - making decisions, providing consultation or executing actions
- Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
- Identify, analyze, and prioritize process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Develop, track, and report KPIs to measure operational performance and improvement impact
- Drive productivity improvements and help achieve site performance goals
- Establish standard work, including standard times and optimized production methods
- Own and maintain plant layout optimization to improve flow and efficiency
- Partner with global OPEX teams and HQ on key initiatives and best practices
- Support new product introductions into manufacturing
- Engineering & Technical Leadership - making decisions, providing consultation or executing actions
- Provide hands‑on technical support and lead engineering projects (e.g., equipment upgrades, automation, installations)
- Troubleshoot production and process issues, implementing both short‑ and long‑term solutions
- Design and develop tools, equipment, and production enhancements
- Support infrastructure and utilities implementation
- Collaborate on automation and robotic solutions to improve production capabilities
- Interpret and create technical drawings (CAD/SolidWorks) (preferred)
- Lead FAT/SAT processes in collaboration with global teams
- Manage external vendors and contractors for technical projects
- Oversee spare parts strategy and support permitting processes as needed
- Training & Culture- providing consultation or executing actions
- Train and coach employees on continuous improvement tools and methodologies where designated subject matter expert
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant
- Support training initiatives for new equipment and processes through employee trainind and written work instructions
- Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team (maintenance included)
- Manage day-to-day KPI reporting and action item planning
- Ensure proper documentation and training plans for team members as needed
- Develop and execute strong management routine to ensure full ownership and accountability of engineering activities
- Maintain cleanliness and organization across production areas
- Provide regular updates on KPIs, project progress, and operational performance
- Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives led by QESH
- Travel internationally as required
- Support broader plant and organizational needs as assigned
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High School/GED
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
- 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, OPEX, or similar roles
- Proven track record of Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S/6S implementation
- Experience leading projects and cross-functional initiatives
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Hands‑on engineering and technical troubleshooting capabilities
- Experience with CAD/SolidWorks and technical drawings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Controls and programming experience is a plus
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
- Spanish is a plus
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $88,200 - $1,47,650.
- 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.
Pennsauken
New Jersey
Engineering
Manufacturing Manufacturing
Pepsico
$75,000-$100,000
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