Mfg Process Ops Sr Coord

PepsiCo•Piscataway Township, NJ

4d•$60,200 - $90,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader is an elevated team member role responsible for leading day-to-day execution on a manufacturing line in partnership with the line team. This role acts as the quarterback of the shift for the line, coordinating people, materials, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient performance. While remaining a hands-on team member, the Team Leader provides coordination direction, training and motivating a team of 7-8 team members to execute against the lines’ daily production goals. They play a key role within the line leadership triad, ensuring priorities are clear, Team member line challenges are addressed quickly, and performance targets are met. This is an empowered role with a strong voice in daily decision-making and continuous improvement. This is an excellent position to begin your leadership career path at PepsiCo! Success in this role drives a greater skillset as a people leader while learning how each member of a team plays a part to drive a stronger, better, and faster business.

Requirements

2–4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
1+ year of experience in a lead operator, team lead, or front-line leadership role (direct or indirect people leadership)
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards in a manufacturing setting
Proven ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated accountability for shift or line performance
Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, etc.)
Basic to intermediate computer skills (Excel, production tracking systems, or similar)
Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (Lean, IWS, or similar)
1+ year leading or coordinating frontline employees (direct or indirect)
Ability to drive team performance during a shift (safety, quality, productivity)
Strong communication skills with ability to give clear direction on the floor
Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
Experience coaching or training team members
Ability to facilitate shift meetings (DDS / huddles) and align priorities
2+ years of people leadership experience in manufacturing
Experience improving team performance or coaching underperformance
Ability to influence across shifts or cross-functional teams
Experience supporting continuous improvement or change initiatives

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred)
3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or operational excellence environments
Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing (preferred)
Hands-on experience with bottling, canning, or BIB lines
Exposure to or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement methodologies
Strong understanding of production processes, KPIs, and performance metrics
Proven analytical and structured problem-solving capability
Ability to influence across multiple shifts and cross-functional teams
Technical or engineering background (education or hands-on experience)

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of coordination for the manufacturing line during the shift
Set the pace and priorities for the line, ensuring the team is positioned to succeed
Monitor total line performance and adjust execution as needed to meet targets
Lead the line-level Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meeting
Bring forward the top three issues from the shift, clearly articulating risks, actions, and needs
Ensure team member input and voice are represented in daily discussions
Navigate challenges during the shift and escalate when needed
Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the line
Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork
Encourage team member participation and engagement through structured systems
Serve as a role model for safe, quality-focused, and disciplined execution
Elevate issues that impact safety, quality, or output in a timely manner
Operate all manufacturing equipment (including new innovative technologies) efficiently and safely & perform preventative maintenance
Maintain clean work area through good housekeeping practice
Keep daily records of downtime and machine operations
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance
Create a positive team dynamic that encourages learning
Support successful on-the-job training for new team members