Production Team Lead: Safety, Quality & Lean Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide day-to-day operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will coach a team of about 15 union employees while partnering with maintenance, operations, and plant leadership to drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

You will lead the line during shifts, manage priorities, and ensure disciplined execution. The role emphasizes engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement within a world‑class food and beverage

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing line during shifts and set priorities.
• Lead DDS meetings and articulate risks, actions, and needs.
• Monitor line performance and adjust execution to hit targets.
• Support problem solving and continuous improvement on the line.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

DDS leadership

Lean manufacturing

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide day-to-day operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will coach a team of about 15 union employees while partnering with maintenance, operations, and plant leadership to drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements.

You will lead the line during shifts, manage priorities, and ensure disciplined execution. The role emphasizes engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement within a world‑class food and beverage