Warehouse Operations Leader

PepsiCo; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Health benefits

Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operations Leader - Inbound to oversee the end-to-end inbound operation in a PepsiCo warehouse.

You’ll drive safety, accuracy, and efficiency, while developing frontline leaders and collaborating with Supply Chain, Transportation, Sales, and Delivery teams to ensure product availability and service excellence. The role emphasizes safety leadership, inventory control, capacity planning, and continuous improvement to optimize warehouse performance and employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of operations/logistics or supply chain experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• 5+ years leading a team-based approach to decision-making.
• 1+ years Six Sigma certification, TPM, lean manufacturing, etc.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Forklift certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and lead warehouse safety programs.
• Lead inbound operations: receiving, unloading, put-away, inventory control, storage.
• Coach, mentor, and develop frontline supervisors; build leadership capability.
• Drive productivity, cost, service, and quality performance; lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team decision making

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Inventory management systems

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers.

We’re a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade.

We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole.

Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better.

Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Operations Leader - Inbound, you will lead the end-to-end inbound operation for a PepsiCo warehouse, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate receipt, storage, and movement of product throughout the facility. This role serves as a key warehouse leadership position responsible for driving operational excellence, developing frontline leaders, and building a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You will provide leadership for receiving, inventory management, warehouse capacity planning, and product flow while coaching and developing lower-level warehouse leaders and supervisors. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Transportation, Sales, and Delivery teams to ensure product availability and service excellence.

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture
• Lead warehouse safety programs, audits, investigations, and corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safe operating procedures.
• Develop frontline leaders' capabilities in safety leadership
• Drive continuous improvement in safety metrics

Inbound Operations Management

• Lead all inbound warehouse activities, including receiving, unloading, put-away, inventory control, and product storage.
• Ensure accurate and timely receipt of finished goods
• Oversee warehouse capacity management and storage optimization
• Monitor inventory accuracy and execute strategies to improve product visibility

People Leadership & Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop frontline warehouse supervisors
• Build leadership capability through ongoing feedback, training, and development planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations proceses
• Operational Excellence
• Drive productivity, cost, service, and quality performance
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze operational performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve execution and reduce waste.
• Partner cross-functionally

Success Measures

• Safety performance and incident reduction
• Inbound service and receiving execution
• Inventory accuracy and product availability
• Leader and supervisor development
• Warehouse productivity and labor efficiency
• Continuous improvement implementation
• Employee engagement and retention
• Cross-functional partnership effectiveness

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
• 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
• 5+ years of operations/logistics or supply chain experience
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• 5+ years leading a team-based approach to decision-making
• 1+ years Six Sigma certification, TPM, lean manufacturing, etc
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems
• Forklift certification a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• 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

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

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