Production Team Leader

PepsiCo•Saint Louis, MO

5d•$54,700 - $82,050•Onsite

About The Position

Join PepsiCo as a Production Team Leader and play a key role in leading day-to-day operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position serves as the driving force behind production performance, partnering closely with frontline employees to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement goals are achieved. As a leader on the production floor, you will oversee and coach a team of approximately 15 union employees, helping develop talent while creating an engaged and high-performing work environment. You will work cross-functionally with operations, maintenance, and plant leadership teams to solve challenges, optimize processes, and deliver results that directly impact the business. This is an excellent opportunity for manufacturing professionals who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career. At PepsiCo, you'll gain hands-on people leadership experience, exposure to operational decision-making, and the opportunity to build the skills needed for future advancement within one of the world's leading food and beverage companies.

Requirements

18 years or older
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards
Ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Willingness to take accountability for shift performance
Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, or similar)
Knowledge of continuous improvement or IWS / Lean manufacturing concepts

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