Senior Warehouse Automation Leader — Drive Data-Driven Ops

PepsiCo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Warehouse Automation Sr. Leader to oversee automation systems performance, coach maintenance teams, and drive safety, reliability, and cost improvements. The role emphasizes hands-on automation, TPM, and cross-functional collaboration across supply chain functions.

The ideal candidate combines mechanical/technical background with strong analytics and leadership, guiding site teams toward improved uptime and process standardization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar field
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or operational excellence
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• 2+ years of automation experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with systems relating to automation: WMS, SAP, CMMS, OEM UI/HMI, Power Apps
• High level of analytical skills, ability to use data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, and accurately assess impacts
• Ability to think quickly, take initiative, think creatively and challenge others to do the same
• Leadership aptitude to get results through mentoring/coaching others
• Strong verbal and written skills fostering performance and continuous improvement throughout the organization
• Proven ability to work in a results-oriented, dynamic environment
• Indefinite right to work in the U.S. and a valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Regularly review overall performance KPI's with timebound ownership by analyzing data, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally and with OEM's to assist with day-to-day automation problem solving to reach short/long-term performance goals
• Foster a results-driven environment, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Purposeful use of systems interacting with automated equipment (WMS, SAP, CMMS, OEM UI/HMI, Power Apps) as well as mechanical, electrical, and PLC applications
• Ensure that spare parts, components, and tools needed for maintenance are always available by ordering, forecasting, and monitoring material inventories
• Ensure that maintenance technicians are recording accurate and detailed information in work orders for accurate work history and data-driven decisions
• Determine if new maintenance equipment, methods, or tools are needed in order to improve asset reliability
• Support and drive the TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) processes across all automated equipment resulting in improved operations, maintenance, and labor efficiency
• Develop, implement, monitor, optimize processes/standards in accordance with site goals to improve uptime and minimize costs

Job description

PepsiCo is seeking a Warehouse Automation Sr. Leader to oversee automation systems performance, coach maintenance teams, and drive safety, reliability, and cost improvements. The role emphasizes hands-on automation, TPM, and cross-functional collaboration across supply chain functions.

The ideal candidate combines mechanical/technical background with strong analytics and leadership, guiding site teams toward improved uptime and process standardization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.