Production Team Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Production Team Leader to drive day-to-day operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead a line of approximately 15 union employees, partnering with operations, maintenance and plant leadership to meet safety, quality and productivity goals.

You will set line pace, lead DDS meetings, coach peers, and foster a culture of accountability while solving problems and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality and operational standards.
• Ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, or similar).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing concepts (IWS/Lean).

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary coordination point for the manufacturing line during the shift.
• Set the pace and priorities for the line, ensuring the team is positioned to succeed.
• Monitor total line performance and adjust execution as needed to meet targets.
• Lead the line-level Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting.
• Bring forward the top three issues from the shift, clearly articulating risks, actions, and needs.
• Ensure team member input and voice are represented in daily discussions.
• Navigate challenges during the shift and escalates when needed.
• Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the line.
• Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork.
• Encourage team member participation and engagement through structured systems.
• Serve as a role model for safe, quality-focused, and disciplined execution.
• Elevate issues that impact safety, quality, or output in a timely manner.
• Operate all manufacturing equipment safely and perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping.
• Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Create a positive team dynamic that encourages learning.
• Support successful on-the-job training for new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team engagement

Safety awareness

DDS / Tier meetings

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Job description

Overview

Join PepsiCo as a Production Team Leader and play a key role in leading day-to-day operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position serves as the driving force behind production performance, partnering closely with frontline employees to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement goals are achieved.

As a leader on the production floor, you will oversee and coach a team of approximately 15 union employees, helping develop talent while creating an engaged and high-performing work environment. You will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership teams to solve challenges, optimize processes, and deliver results that directly impact the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for manufacturing professionals who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career. At PepsiCo, you'll gain hands-on people leadership experience, exposure to operational decision-making, and the opportunity to build the skills needed for future advancement within one of the world's leading food and beverage companies.

Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership & Execution: Act as the primary point of coordination for the manufacturing line during the shift
• Set the pace and priorities for the line, ensuring the team is positioned to succeed
• Monitor total line performance and adjust execution as needed to meet targets
• Daily Direction Setting & DDS Leadership: Lead the line-level Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting
• Bring forward the top three issues from the shift, clearly articulating risks, actions, and needs
• Ensure team member input and voice are represented in daily discussions
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Navigate challenges during the shift and escalates when needed
• Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the line
• Team Engagement & Culture: Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork
• Encourage team member participation and engagement through structured systems
• Serve as a role model for safe, quality-focused, and disciplined execution
• Elevate issues that impact safety, quality, or output in a timely manner
• Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new innovative technologies) efficiently and safely & perform preventative maintenance
• Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practice
• Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations
• Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
• Create a positive team dynamic that encourages learning
• Support successful on-the-job training for new team members

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
• 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.
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• 18 years or older

Helpful Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards
• Ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to take accountability for shift performance
• Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, or similar)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or IWS / Lean manufacturing concepts

EEO Statement

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 / Age

please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.