Production Line Lead

OverviewAt PepsiCo, our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—we reach millions of consumers every day.Our teams are thinkers, creators, and problem solvers who turn ideas into action. Guided by innovation and consumer centricity, we create joyful moments through food and beverages while empowering associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.Wherever you sit in the organization, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to shape your career and the world around you.The Line Pair Lead is a critical manufacturing leadership role with full end-to-end ownership of two production lines (Bottle, Can, or BIB). This leader is accountable for 24hour performance across all shifts, setting direction, driving consistent execution, and ensuring the lines deliver on safety, quality, productivity, technical efficiency, cost, and service.The Line Pair Lead influences across functions, develops strong and capable teams, and ensures disciplined operating routines that enable sustainable, best-in-class line performance.ResponsibilitiesEnd-to-End Line OwnershipOwn overall performance for two manufacturing lines across a 24‑hour operating windowMaintain full accountability for Safety, Quality, Productivity, TE, Cost, and Service KPIsSet the daily agenda and operating priorities for all shiftsEnsure consistent standards, expectations, and execution across the entire operationPeople Leadership & Capability BuildingLead, coach, and develop team members across all shiftsBuild capability in safety leadership, quality ownership, technical skills, problem solving, and continuous improvementEnsure appropriate staffing, skill coverage, and succession planningFoster a culture of ownership, accountability, engagement, and high performanceShift & Line LeadershipLead line structure meetings, shift handoffs, and daily performance reviewsEnsure clear communication, alignment, and execution across all shiftsDrive disciplined adherence to standard work and operating routinesOperational Excellence & ProductivityPartner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other functional teams to:Develop and execute strategies to improve line performancePlan and coordinate downtime and down day executionDeliver productivity, reliability, and cost improvement initiativesLead root cause problem solving and continuous improvement effortsSafety & Quality LeadershipChampion a people first safety culture with proactive risk reductionEnsure product quality standards are met or exceeded on every shiftActively coach teams to own safety and quality outcomesWhat Success Looks LikeConsistent KPI performance across both assigned linesHighly engaged, capable teams with strong ownership mindsetClear, disciplined execution across all shiftsImproved productivity, reliability, and technical efficiencyA deeply embedded safety and quality cultureCompensation 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 10% 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.Domestic relocation assistance providedQualificationsPreferred Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field5+ years experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or operational excellence3+ years of direct supervisory experience. Strong understanding of production processes and performance metricsProven analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to influence across shifts and functions without direct authorityComfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environmentExperience in beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods manufacturingBottling, canning, or BIB line experienceLean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement backgroundTechnical or engineering education or experienceLeadership & People SkillsStrong leadership skills with the ability to drive changeExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to give and receive constructive feedbackEffective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skillsAbility to lead a team based approach to decision makingEEO StatementOur 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 / AgeIf 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. 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