Manufacturing Process Coach

PepsiCo•Austin, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Coach is a key manufacturing leader responsible for process consistency, optimization, and performance for one or two full manufacturing lines in a 24-hour operation. As a core member of the Line Triad, this role uses standard tools and continuous improvement practices to eliminate losses, strengthen capability, and ensure reliable, repeatable execution across all shifts. The Process Coach owns the definition, execution, improvement, and sustainment of standards. By partnering closely with line team members, Operations, Tech Services, Quality, and Engineering, this role drives True Efficiency (TE), reduces waste, and ensures high quality, stable performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement
Strong understanding of production processes and performance metrics
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to influence across shifts and functions without direct authority
Comfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environment
Must have indefinite right to work in the United States
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skills
Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
Bottling, canning, or BIB line experience
Lean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement background
Technical or engineering education or experience

Responsibilities

Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation
Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts
Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability
Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination
Use structured problem solving and CI tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework
Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach
Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data
Own data accuracy and integrity for the line
Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts
Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
Serve as the primary point of contact for process related technical issues
Troubleshoot and support resolution of breakdowns tied to process design, execution, or capability
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and prevent recurrence
Actively participate in LST (Line Structure Team) and daily operating meetings
Proactively report results, escalate issues, and request resources when needed
Partner with functional teams to support line reliability, quality, and productivity initiatives
Ensure quality standards are built into the process and executed consistently
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality events
Coach teams on proper process execution and adherence to standards