PepsiCo

Maintenance Department Manager

PepsiCo • $110K — $185K *
Lynchburg, VA 24502In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, business operations management, or related field.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience with a proven track record of influence.
  • 5+ years of operations maintenance experience preferred.
  • Mechanical experience maintaining equipment is required.
  • Understanding of PLC programming is preferred.
  • Strong project management skills in business development and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work in an unstructured environment and make quick tradeoff decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead team development and maintain quality, cost, service, and safety standards.
  • Coach Managers and team members to address operational challenges.
  • Drive the continuous improvement process across teams.
  • Provide technical expertise to support capital planning for improvements.
  • Oversee upkeep and optimization of all maintenance equipment and support functions.
  • Motivate team members to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off options including parental leave, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for support.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to support long-term savings.
  • Performance-based bonus with a target payout of 12% of annual salary.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Maintenance Department Manager at the Lynchburg Frito-Lay facility is a leader in a Manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for team management, strategic planning, and oversees site wide project engineering and management. As a member of the Operations Staff, you will ensure that resources, administration, and teams are developed and are accountable for achieving long-term and short-term business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for people and team development, quality performance, cost, service and safety for the Lynchburg Maintenance Department.
  • Develop and coach Managers, Supply Chain Leaders, and Team Members to solve operational issues.
  • Ensure that the continuous improvement process is followed and influence change across multiple teams.
  • Provide technical knowledge in support of capital plan to enable continuous improvement
  • Responsible for overall ownership of the maintenance department and upkeep and optimization of all maintenance equipment, support functions
  • Needs to provide support on all shifts
  • Ensure that employees within the department are developed and accountable for achieving individual, team, and department goals
  • Deliver effective change leadership - driving business changes while minimizing people impact
  • Develop team to solve own day-to-day operational issues and reach short & long term performance goals
  • Communicate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues
  • Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
  • Organize and facilitate work team meetings
  • Works closely with suppliers and internal customers to deliver expected results
  • Ability to think quickly, creatively and challenge team to do the same
  • Seeks out and implements best practices
  • Solve daily operational issues

Compensation and Benefits
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $110,700 - $185,250.
  • 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 12% 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

  • Bachelor's Degree preferably in engineering, business operations management, or similar field
  • 5+ years of prior leadership experience and demonstrated ability to lead and influence
  • 5+ years of experience in a operations maintenance experience preferred
  • Mechanical experience maintaining equipment
  • Understanding of PLC programming preferred
  • Project management skills including business development, compensation, continuous improvement decision making, employee benefits, group leadership, and interpersonal skill leadership
  • Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly
  • High drive for results and takes initiative
  • Ability to give/receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a results oriented, challenging environment
  • Strong leadership with the ability to get results through mentoring skills
  • Authorized to work in United States
  • Must pass a drug screen and background investigation


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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