Overview

At PepsiCo, we're all about meaningful opportunities. The Ready to Return program at PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) is a 16-week accelerated Returnship opportunity for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after a career break. Through this program, you'll receive structured functional learning, customized program coaching alongside a cohort of peers and the opportunity to work alongside some of our top manufacturing leaders. But that's not all! Successful completion of the Ready to Return program may also lead to full-time employment opportunities within PBNA

Do you have 5+ years of career experience? Are you currently on a career break of 1+ years? Are you excited about networking with other returners re-entering the workforce?

• Manage the receipt and timely delivery of raw materials to the facility on a daily basis
• Utilize docks, warehouse layout, and trailer pool to maximize trailer availability while minimize loading time
• Ensure inventory levels of finished goods are minimized via daily transfers to local Distribution Center
• Provide steady support for production operations by ensuring timely delivery of raw materials to line operators and efficient processing of finished goods
• Leverage logistics and ERP software to manage and communicate KPI's
• Maintain the inventory system to aid in production planning and scheduling
• Develop and motivate your team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
• Deliver effective change leadership while driving business changes and minimizing people impact
• Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with internal and external customers
• Manage and maintain PIT equipment program and oversee related safety systems including adherence to all pertinent OSHA requirements
• Build people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel including the following key initiatives:
• Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM)
• Zero Zone EHS
• GMP and Food Safety
• Identify and execute productivity opportunities to help facility meet annual operating plan
• Maintain all housekeeping and safety standards and training
• You will have a regular presence on the plant floor and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
• This role may operate forklift and manufacturing equipment occasionally
• This role requires the ability to work off-shift and weekend work with some travel (less than 5%)

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,000 - $100,500 based on a full-time schedule
• Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary

• Minimum 5 years of prior work experience
• Actively on a career break from the full-time workforce of 1 or more years
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Two years of warehouse or logistics experience preferred with exposure to Lean Six Sigm
• Your experience with supervising front line staff in a performance-driven, challenging environment
• Microsoft Suite including Excel comprehension preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others, effective coaching, leading a team-based approach to decision-making
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Safe driving record strongly preferred
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States