Overview We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. We're spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the 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. In this role, the Line Pair Lead serves as a critical manufacturing leader, responsible for driving end‑to‑end performance and operational excellence across two production lines in a 24‑hour operating environment. This position plays a key role in translating business objectives into consistent execution on the floor, ensuring alignment across shifts and functions. The Line Pair Lead is expected to lead with a strong ownership mindset, develop capable and engaged teams, and drive a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement that delivers sustainable, best‑in‑class manufacturing results. Responsibilities This will be Monday to Friday with ocassional weekends End to End Line Ownership Own overall performance for two manufacturing lines across a 24 hour 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, problem solving, 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 $88,200 - $147,650. 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 10% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off in accordance with policy is subject to eligibility and includes vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement and parental leave. Vacation: for eligible full-time employees, a minimum of 15 paid vacation days. Holidays: for eligible full-time employees, the company provides 10 paid holidays annually. Sick Leave: for eligible full- time employees, 10 days (80 hours) of paid sick leave benefits are available for absences related to non-job-related injury. Sick leave benefit will be accrued during your first year at 1 day for each month worked in that calendar year. Bereavement Leave: In the event of a death of an immediate family member, full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible to receive up to three (3) consecutive working days with pay. Parental Leave: for eligible employees, the company offers paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks to allow for a time of bonding with their newborn or newly adopted child. 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. Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanour and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred 2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process improvement, or operational excellence 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, 24 hour manufacturing environment Experience in beverage, food, 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 SAP previous experience preferred Other Requirements Must have indefinite right to work in the United States Valid driver's license 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 EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement