Plant Engineering Supervisor

PepsiCo • Pennsauken Township, NJ

2d • $88,200 - $147,650 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for driving and executing process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize operational performance. Dedicated plant engineering is essential to the automation strategy and project management for Pennsauken’s growth strategy, and this role directly supports that initiative. This role plays a critical part in improving plant productivity, capacity, safety, and quality. The supervisor will lead a team and report directly to the Plant Manager, with a focus on optimizing production equipment, infrastructure, CO₂ refilling and distribution operations, and packaging processes for the U.S. market.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, OPEX, or similar roles
• Proven track record of Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S/6S implementation
• Experience leading projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on engineering and technical troubleshooting capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food or regulated production environments preferred
• CAD/SolidWorks and technical drawings experience
• Project management experience preferred
• Controls and programming experience is a plus
• Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate safety risks
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, including PPE, MSDS, and equipment operation guidelines
• Support plant 5S/6S initiatives to maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety
• Collaborate with QESH to address safety incidents, environmental risks, and compliance requirements
• Ensure equipment, facilities, and layouts meet all applicable safety and regulatory standards
• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Develop, track, and report KPIs to measure operational performance and improvement impact
• Drive productivity improvements and help achieve site performance goals
• Establish standard work, including standard times and optimized production methods
• Own and maintain plant layout optimization to improve flow and efficiency
• Partner with global OPEX teams and HQ on key initiatives and best practices
• Support new product introductions into manufacturing
• Provide hands-on technical support and lead engineering projects (e.g., equipment upgrades, automation, installations)
• Troubleshoot production and process issues, implementing both short- and long-term solutions
• Design and develop tools, equipment, and production enhancements
• Support infrastructure and utilities implementation
• Collaborate on automation and robotic solutions to improve production capabilities
• Interpret and create technical drawings (CAD/SolidWorks) (preferred)
• Lead FAT/SAT processes in collaboration with global teams
• Manage external vendors and contractors for technical projects
• Oversee spare parts strategy and support permitting processes as needed
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement tools and methodologies where designated subject matter expert
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant
• Support training initiatives for new equipment and processes through employee trainind and written work instructions
• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team (maintenance included)
• Manage day-to-day KPI reporting and action item planning
• Ensure proper documentation and training plans for team members as needed
• Develop and execute strong management routine to ensure full ownership and accountability of engineering activities
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across production areas
• Provide regular updates on KPIs, project progress, and operational performance
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives led by QESH
• Travel internationally as required
• Support broader plant and organizational needs as assigned

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• 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: Senior