Supply Chain Team Leader

PepsiCo•Latham, NY

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. The Team Leader (Captain) 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

18 years or older
HS diploma required.
2+ years leadership and coaching required.
2+ years prvious experience in high speed manufacturing and or packaging and or warehouse required.
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment required
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
Previous experience in a lead operator, team lead, or similar front-line leadership role
Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, or similar)
Knowledge of continuous improvement or IWS / Lean manufacturing concepts

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred
SAP or ERP systems previous experience desired.

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 Daily
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
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

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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