Job Description

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. 

Join us. Dare for Better.

The Maintenance Leader serves as the “quarterback” for maintenance programs across two assigned production lines. This role owns maintenance performance and is accountable for identifying, correcting, and eliminating maintenance‑related losses while building equipment capability and strengthening operating teams.

The Maintenance Leader drives maintenance planning, downday and planned stop execution, Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance effectiveness, and defect resolution. This role partners closely with line teams, Reliability Execution, and Operations leadership to deliver best‑in‑class line performance and embed strong maintenance ways of working.

Responsibilities

Schedule

• Primary schedule: Monday – Friday
• Shift: Primarily day shift, approximately 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Flexibility required based on operational needs
• Occasional weekend support may be required

Line Ownership and Performance

• Own maintenance performance for two assigned production lines, including reliability, uptime, and maintenance‑related losses
• Track, analyze, and eliminate breakdowns, chronic losses, and recurring defects
• Identify, prioritize, and close line defects with urgency and discipline

Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Lead maintenance planning for assigned lines, including downday planning, daily planned‑stop execution, and overhaul readiness
• Ensure proper execution of Preventive Maintenance to support equipment reliability and asset health
• Coach and assess Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance standards, solutions, and mitigation strategies

Defect Management and Continuous Improvement

• Track and prioritize equipment defects identified by line teams
• Ensure timely corrective actions and consistent follow‑through
• Share learnings and insights with the Reliability Execution Team to improve standards and future designs

Capability Building and Coaching

• Build maintenance and equipment capability within operating teams
• Provide hands‑on coaching on equipment care, PM execution, troubleshooting, and loss elimination
• Serve as a technical and maintenance role model on the production line

Operating Rhythm and Collaboration

• Participate in Line DDS, Line Structure Team meetings, and shift huddles
• Serve as the key maintenance voice in daily and weekly operating rhythms
• Partner with Operations, Reliability, and Maintenance teams to ensure aligned execution

Team Engagement and Culture

• Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork
• Encourage team participation through structured systems and engagement routines
• Model safe, quality‑focused, and disciplined execution

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,200 - $90,200.
• 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 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.

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Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or mechanical education preferred
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• 2+ years of experience in a lead operator, team lead, or similar frontline leadership role
• Preferred:
  • Technical maintenance experience
  • Exposure to equipment troubleshooting, Preventive and Autonomous Maintenance systems, or mechanical processes
  • Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings)
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, IWS, or TPM

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