Warehouse Leader - 2nd Shift

PepsiCo Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Warehouse Leader to oversee second-shift operations, inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and warehouse performance. This role combines people leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment where every day presents new challenges.

The ideal candidate is proactive, people-focused, and skilled at developing talent, improving processes, and achieving results through teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Two years of warehouse or logistics experience preferred with exposure to Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience supervising front line staff in a performance-driven environment.
• Microsoft Suite including Excel comprehension preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with mentoring and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receiving and delivery of raw materials/finished products in a timely manner.
• Minimize loading time by optimizing docks, warehouse layout, and route patterns.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet daily sales needs.
• Provide timely service to sales while minimizing costs.
• Develop and motivate your team to address day-to-day operational issues and hit goals.
• Deliver change leadership while driving business improvements and minimizing impact to people.
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Build capability through effective employee relations, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel.
• Maintain the inventory system to aid production scheduling and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Lean Six Sigma

Supervising

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, you'll find the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape what's next. As one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, our beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay's, and Quaker—help create smiles with every sip and bite. Behind our products is a connected system that starts with how we source and grow ingredients alongside farmers and extends to how we make, move, and deliver products while driving positive impact for our business and communities.

At the heart of PepsiCo are our people: professionals who bring curiosity, drive, and fresh thinking, working together to turn ideas into action. Across functions, teams, and markets, we collaborate to solve challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful impact for our consumers, customers, and communities.

Lead a Team. Own the Operation. Grow Your Career.

We're seeking a Warehouse Leader to oversee second-shift operations and lead a team responsible for inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and warehouse performance. This role combines people leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, people-focused leader who enjoys developing talent, improving processes, and achieving results through teamwork. If you're ready to take ownership of operations, help shape a high-performing culture, and advance your leadership career with a global industry leader, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Working Days: Monday-Friday.
Working Hours: Regular hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM. Occasional weekend work may be required.

• Manage the receiving and delivery of raw materials/finished products in a timely manner
• Utilize docks, warehouse layout, and route truck loading patterns that minimize loading time
• Ensure the optimal inventory levels of full goods are maintained in order to fulfill daily sales needs
• Provide timely service to sales department while minimizing warehouse and production costs
• Develop and motivate your team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Deliver effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally
• Build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
• Maintain the inventory system to aid in production scheduling
• Maintain all housekeeping and safety standards and training
• Identify and execute productivity opportunities to help facility meet annual operating plan
• You will have a regular presence on the plant floor and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• You may require off-shift and weekend work with some travel (less than 5%)

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• 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.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably in business, operations management, or similar field
• Two years of warehouse or logistics experience preferred with exposure to Lean Six Sigma
• Your experience with supervising front line staff in a performance-driven, challenging environment
• Microsoft Suite including Excel comprehension preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others, effective coaching, leading a team-based approach to decision-making
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred

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.