Production Team Leader

PepsiCo•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

We are PepsiCo. We are game changers, mountain movers and history makers. We are a large group, spread among 200 countries and united by a shared set of values and goals. That’s why we Win with Purpose. Together, we blaze new trails, succeed, celebrate, and never settle for second best. At PepsiCo, we’re committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, to be a faster, stronger, and better 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. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s invited. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop, and grow our unique skill sets at work. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact. Join us. At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. The Team Leader is an elevated front-line 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 line for the shift, 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 around 21 team members to execute against the lines’ daily production goals. They play a key role within the line leadership triad, Line DDS ensuring priorities are clear, This is an empowered role with a strong voice in daily decision-making and continuous improvement. This is an excellent position to begin your 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+ years quality manufacturing/production experience in the beverage industry and/or similar experience in a high-speed processing organization.
Must be able to work long hours including weekends and holidays, as necessary
When on the production floor for training, monitoring or problem solving, must be able to work on your feet for up to 12 hours a day in a loud work environment with little climate control.
1+ Leadership experience required
Must be able to multi-task and address multiple priorities expeditiously
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively disseminate and present information to all internal and external customers.
Demonstrated success building and fostering teams, gain commitment from others and effectively manage the decision-making process.
Creative problem solving and innovative approaches to complex problems in a timely fashion.
Computer literacy and proficiency preferred.
The position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Shift Leadership & Execution Act as the primary point of coordination for the manufacturing lines during the shift Set the pace and priorities for the shift, ensuring the team is positioned to succeed
Monitor total line performance and adjust execution as needed to meet targets
Daily Direction Setting & DDS Leadership 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 Problem Solving & Collaboration, navigate challenges during the shift and escalate when needed Support problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts on the line
Team Engagement & Culture Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork, create a positive team dynamic Encourage team member participation, learning 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 Support successful on-the-job training for new team members

Benefits

Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

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