Manufacturing Coordinator - First Shift

PepsiCo • Indianapolis, IN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Process Operations Associate Coordinator is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing workforce schedules for a large, fast-paced production facility. This role ensures appropriate staffing levels to meet production demands while adhering to union agreements, seniority rules, and labor laws. The coordinator works closely with operations leadership, HR, and union representatives to support smooth daily operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse or logistics required.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• 2–5 years of scheduling, workforce planning, or operations coordination required.
• Workforce management or scheduling software (e.g., Kronos, UKG)
• Strong Excel / data management skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s or equivalent preferred
• Cronos experience or Payroll or similar experience preferred.
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing or production environment strongly preferred
• Ability to work any shift with flexibility to work overtime based on team needs
• Relevant certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production staffing schedules
• Ensure compliance with union contracts, seniority rules, and shift bidding processes
• Coordinate shift assignments, overtime, and coverage for absences
• Monitor attendance and adjust schedules in real time to meet production needs
• Collaborate with supervisors and department leads to forecast staffing requirements
• Maintain accurate scheduling records and workforce data
• Support grievance resolution related to scheduling issues
• Identify opportunities to improve scheduling efficiency and reduce labor costs

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED