Shift Lead, Lean Supply Chain & Operations

PepsiCo; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 80,200 - 134,250; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in the United States (Connecticut) seeks an experienced Supply Chain Resource to lead a front-line team of 15–30 hourly associates, optimize production, warehousing, and shipping, and drive safety and cost improvements on 2nd or 3rd shift with weekend work.

You will develop talent, coordinate cross-functional improvements, and ensure compliance with policies while maintaining quality, inventory accuracy, and performance targets; the role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and occasional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years manufacturing experience, preferably food/beverage.
• 5+ years leadership experience with a team-based approach to decision making.
• Lean Six Sigma experience, demonstrated by a major improvement project.
• Proficient in TPM/lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, human relations, effective communications, and statistics/logical problem-solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to give and receive constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Optimize operational efficiencies to support production, packaging, warehousing, and shipping operations.
• Optimize ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize waste.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and maintain product quality and sanitation standards.
• Flex production plans on a shift-by-shift basis, managing through issues to prevent service issues and inefficiencies.
• Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel.
• Lead the implementation of the AM pillar and drive continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies, and cost savings initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PepsiCo in the United States (Connecticut) seeks an experienced Supply Chain Resource to lead a front-line team of 15–30 hourly associates, optimize production, warehousing, and shipping, and drive safety and cost improvements on 2nd or 3rd shift with weekend work.

You will develop talent, coordinate cross-functional improvements, and ensure compliance with policies while maintaining quality, inventory accuracy, and performance targets; the role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and occasional