Shift Leader: Manufacturing Line Champion

PepsiCo Inc.; Piscataway Township (NJ); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

PepsiCo is seeking a Team Leader to supervise day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line in partnership with the line team. This hands-on role acts as the shift quarterback, coordinating people, materials, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient performance.

You will lead 7-8 team members, direct line priorities, and drive DDS leadership, ensuring voice is represented in daily discussions.

Competenze

• 2–4+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 1+ year in a team lead or frontline leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and production standards.
• Experience with daily management systems (DDS) and performance tracking.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and Excel skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, IWS.

Mansioni

• 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.
• 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 elevate 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 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.

Conoscenze

Safety standards

Quality standards

Production standards

DDS management

Excel

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Strumenti

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

PepsiCo is seeking a Team Leader to supervise day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line in partnership with the line team. This hands-on role acts as the shift quarterback, coordinating people, materials, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient performance.

You will lead 7-8 team members, direct line priorities, and drive DDS leadership, ensuring voice is represented in daily discussions.