Process Operations Leader

PepsiCo; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Process Operations Leader at PepsiCo in the United States leads the definition, execution, and improvement of standards for one or two production lines in a 24-hour operation. You will drive True Efficiency, reduce waste, and partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to achieve stable performance and high quality.

Candidates should bring manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership to guide standard-work improvements and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement.
• Strong understanding of production processes and performance metrics.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence across shifts and functions without direct authority.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation.
• Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts.
• Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability.
• Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination.
• Use structured problem solving and Continuous Improvement tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework.
• Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach.
• Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data.
• Own data accuracy and integrity for the line.
• Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts.
• Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for process related technical issues.
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of breakdowns tied to process design, execution, or capability.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Actively participate in LST (Line Structure Team) and daily operating meetings.
• Proactively report results, elevate issues, and request resources when needed.
• Partner with functional teams to supportline reliability, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure quality standards are built into the process and executed consistently.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality events.
• Coach teams on proper process execution and adherence to standards.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skills.
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “Dare To Level Up” the Status Quo. We are the ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space.We spread across 200 countries and territories and are united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, FritoLay, Quaker, and Gatorade.We WIN with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety…all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products.At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands?Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better!

The Process Operations Leader is a key manufacturing leader responsible for process consistency, optimization, and performance for one or two full manufacturing lines in a 24-hour operation. As a core member of the Line Triad, this role uses standard tools and continuous improvement practices to eliminate losses, strengthen capability, and ensure reliable, repeatable execution across all shifts.

The Process Operations Leader owns the definition, execution, improvement, and sustainment of standards. By partnering closely with line team members, Operations, Tech Services, Quality, and Engineering, this role drives True Efficiency (TE), reduces waste, and ensures high quality, stable performance.

Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Optimization

• Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation
• Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts
• Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability
• Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination

Performance Management & Loss Elimination

• Use structured problem solving and Continuous Improvement tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework
• Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach
• Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data

Data Integrity & Systems

• Own data accuracy and integrity for the line
• Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts
• Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

Technical Troubleshooting & Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for process related technical issues
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of breakdowns tied to process design, execution, or capability
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and prevent recurrence

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Actively participate in LST (Line Structure Team) and daily operating meetings
• Proactively report results, elevate issues, and request resources when needed
• Partner with functional teams to supportline reliability, quality, and productivity initiatives

Quality & Standards Leadership

• Ensure quality standards are built into the process and executed consistently
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality events
• Coach teams on proper process execution and adherence to standards

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement
• Strong understanding of production processes and performance metrics
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence across shifts and functions without direct authority
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
• Bottling, canning, or BIB line experience
• Lean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement background
• Technical or engineering education or experience
• Must have indefinite right to work in the United States

Leadership & People Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skills
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / AgeIf you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.