Job Description

The Capability Coordinator is a critical, standardized role across our manufacturing facilities, responsible for building and sustaining plant capability through structured onboarding, training standardization, and workforce development.

This role leads the end-to-end onboarding experience, coordinates and delivers training in a “one best way” approach and ensures all team members are equipped with the safety knowledge, operational capability and technical skills required to meet manufacturing & warehouse performance standards.

As a key enabler of plant performance, the Capability Coordinator integrates Integrated Work System (IWS) principles, training systems, and continuous improvement practices to strengthen capability across manufacturing and warehouse teams. This role serves as a connector across Operations, Quality, Safety, and Business Excellence to ensure training translates into safe, reliable, and efficient execution on the floor.

Responsibilities

First or Second Shift - Monday to Friday

Onboarding & Training Leadership

• Own and lead onboarding for all manufacturing and warehouse team member cohorts across all lines and shifts
• Support the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of onboarding programs
• Facilitate new hire orientation, classroom training, plant tours, and on-the-job training readiness
• Build engaging onboarding experience that promotes inclusion, safety, and operational readiness
• Support development of on-the-floor training strategies for new hires and upskilling

Training Systems & Program Management

• Develop, maintain, and track training materials, including:
  • SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
  • JHAs (Job Hazard Analyses)
  • JSTs (Job Safety Trainings)
  • OPLs (One Point Lessons)
  • Training checklists and work instructions
• Coordinate and schedule all training sessions, certifications, and continued education programs
• Maintain centralized training documentation and ensure materials are current and aligned to standards
• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness and adjust programs to improve outcomes

Capability & Development Skills

• Track and manage team member skills, certifications, and capability progression
• Identify skill gaps and partner with leadership to build targeted development plans
• Advise site leadership on workforce capability, readiness, and development needs

• Align programs to plant performance, including true efficiency and cases handled per hour
• Partner with line leadership to ensure training supports execution of Run to Target (RTT)

Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement

• Track key performance indicators related to training effectiveness, onboarding success, and capability development
• Drive continuous improvement of training systems, onboarding programs, and capability processes

People Leadership & Engagement

• Build strong relationships with team members through coaching, feedback, and support
• Deliver constructive feedback while maintaining a positive and inclusive team environment
• Champion a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous learning across the plant
• Support employee relations, communication, and engagement initiatives

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
• 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.
• 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

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations preferred.
• Experience with RTT/IWS, TPM, and/or OPEX.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, ideally demonstrated through a completed improvement project.
• Must have indefinite authorization to work in the United States.
• Availability to work off-shifts and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel less than 5%.

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