Automation Process Controller

PepsiCo•Claymont, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. The ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We are 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. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. 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. As a Process Controller, you'll serve as the nerve center of our automated warehouse operation, managing complex systems, solving problems on the fly, and guiding your team to consistently meet production goals. You will gain leadership experience while working with advanced automation that is shaping the future of distribution. The Process Controller oversees the automated case-picking system, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient production. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of automation picking software and conveyor/palletizer operations. The Tower Process Controller is responsible for coordinating production flow, troubleshooting issues, supporting other process controllers, and ensuring that customer orders are processed and released on time. Process Controllers are accountable for overall system performance, driving closure of downtime events, proactively identifying potential rate loss areas, and implementing corrective actions. The role serves as the central link between other process controllers, maintenance, and management to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled on time and system throughput targets are achieved

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing, bottling, or food processing environments.
1+ year of experience leading, training, or coordinating production teams.
2+ years of experience operating and troubleshooting automated production equipment or high-speed machinery.
Proficiency in English, production software, pallet handling, and the ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Responsibilities

Coordinated automated warehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.
Managed complex automation systems and resolved real-time operational issues.
Led and supported teams in consistently achieving production and throughput targets.
Oversaw automated case-picking operations, ensuring accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
Utilized automation software and conveyor/palletizer systems to optimize workflow.
Monitored production flow, system performance, and operational efficiency.
Troubleshot equipment and process issues while providing support to process controllers.
Ensured timely processing and release of customer orders.
Drove resolution of downtime events and minimized operational disruptions.
Identified performance gaps and implemented corrective actions to improve productivity.
Collaborated with maintenance, operations, and leadership teams to ensure smooth execution.
Maintained focus on on-time order fulfillment and achievement of throughput goals.
Supported continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and efficiency.