PepsiCo

Manufacturing Line Pair Lead

PepsiCo$80K — $134K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 3+ years in manufacturing operations or process improvement
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • Proficient in production processes and performance metrics
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24-hour manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

  • Own performance for two production lines over a 24-hour window
  • Maintain accountability for key KPIs: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Service
  • Set the daily operational agenda and priorities for all shifts
  • Lead and develop team members across multiple shifts
  • Foster a culture of accountability and high performance
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance line performance
  • Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure product quality standards are exceeded

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Eligible for paid time off including vacations and parental leave
  • Performance-based bonus up to 8% of annual salary
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and additional insurance options
Full Job Description
Overview

The Line Pair Lead is a critical manufacturing leadership role with full end to end ownership of two production lines (Bottle, Can, or BIB). This leader is accountable for 24hour performance across all shifts, setting direction, driving consistent execution, and ensuring the lines deliver on safety, quality, productivity, technical efficiency, cost, and service.

The Line Pair Lead influences across functions, develops strong and capable teams, and ensures disciplined operating routines that enable sustainable, best in class line performance.

Responsibilities

End to End Line Ownership:
  • Own overall performance for two manufacturing lines across a 24hour operating window
  • Maintain full accountability for Safety, Quality, Productivity, TE, Cost, and Service KPIs
  • Set the daily agenda and operating priorities for all shifts
  • Ensure consistent standards, expectations, and execution across the entire operation

People Leadership & Capability Building:
  • Lead, coach, and develop team members across all shifts
  • Build capability in safety leadership, quality ownership, technical skills, problemsolving, and continuous improvement
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, skill coverage, and succession planning
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, engagement, and high performance

Shift & Line Leadership:
  • Lead line structure meetings, shift handoffs, and daily performance reviews
  • Ensure clear communication, alignment, and execution across all shifts
  • Drive disciplined adherence to standard work and operating routines

Operational Excellence & Productivity:
  • Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other functional teams to:
  • Develop and execute strategies to improve line performance
  • Plan and coordinate downtime and down day execution
  • Deliver productivity, reliability, and cost improvement initiatives
  • Lead root cause problem solving and continuous improvement efforts

Safety & Quality Leadership:
  • Champion a people first safety culture with proactive risk reduction
  • Ensure product quality standards are met or exceeded on every shift
  • Actively coach teams to own safety and quality outcomes

What Success Looks Like:
  • Consistent KPI performance across both assigned lines
  • Highly engaged, capable teams with strong ownership mindset
  • Clear, disciplined execution across all shifts
  • Improved productivity, reliability, and technical efficiency
  • A deeply embedded safety and quality culture

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,200 - $134,250.
  • 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 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

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or operational excellence
  • 3+ years of experience in leadership
  • 3+ years experience of production processes and performance metrics
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced, 24hour manufacturing environment


Preferred:
  • Experience in beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing
  • Bottling, canning, or BIB line experience
  • Lean, Six Sigma, IWS, or continuous improvement background


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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
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
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