Manufacturing Process Coach

Overview

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 Process Coach is a key manufacturing leader responsible for process consistency, optimization, and performance for one or two full manufacturing lines in a 24-hour operation. As a core member of the Line Triad, this role uses standard tools and continuous improvement practices to eliminate losses, strengthen capability, and ensure reliable, repeatable execution across all shifts.

The Process Coach owns the definition, execution, improvement, and sustainment of standards. By partnering closely with line team members, Operations, Tech Services, Quality, and Engineering, this role drives True Efficiency (TE), reduces waste, and ensures high quality, stable performance.

Responsibilities

Process Ownership & Optimization

• Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation
• Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts
• Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability
• Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination

Performance Management & Loss Elimination

• Use structured problem solving and CI tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework
• Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach
• Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data

Data Integrity & Systems

• Own data accuracy and integrity for the line
• Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts
• Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

Technical Troubleshooting & Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for process related technical issues
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of breakdowns tied to process design, execution, or capability
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and prevent recurrence

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Actively participate in LST (Line Structure Team) and daily operating meetings
• Proactively report results, escalate issues, and request resources when needed
• Partner with functional teams to support line reliability, quality, and productivity initiatives

Quality & Standards Leadership

• Ensure quality standards are built into the process and executed consistently
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality events
• Coach teams on proper process execution and adherence to standards

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement 

• Strong understanding of production processes and performance metrics 

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to influence across shifts and functions without direct authority 

• Comfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environment 

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 

• Experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing 

• Bottling, canning, or BIB line experience 

• Lean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement background 

• Technical or engineering education or experience 

Must have indefinite right to work in the United States 

Leadership & People Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team‑building skills
• Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making