Production Shift Lead
Core
End-to-end shift leadership for manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production plans while driving performance in Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and People.
Role type
Senior IC Production Shift Lead
Builds
Food and beverage products for global consumers
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Frontline team management, Food safety compliance (FSSC, GMP, AIB), Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Cross-functional coordination, Root cause analysis, Shift scheduling, Business continuity planning
Preferred skills
Engineering degree, Experience in fast-paced production environments, Talent development, Stakeholder management
Technologies
Daily Management Systems, QCDM processes, KPI tracking tools
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all manufacturing activities during the assigned shift to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production plans. Assume direct leadership responsibility for all shift-based Frontline Employees (FLEs), including workforce deployment, performance management, coaching, and succession planning. Serve as the senior operational leader during the shift, making timely operational decisions and ensuring effective coordination between Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, and EHS functions. Drive shift performance through daily management systems, KPI reviews, and structured problem-solving activities. Ensure full compliance with PepsiCo Food Safety, Quality, GMP, FSSC, AIB, Environmental, and Occupational Health & Safety standards. Lead continuous improvement, productivity, waste reduction, and cost optimization initiatives. Monitor production plan attainment, equipment performance, and resource utilization. Maintain end-to-end accountability for plant operations during evenings, nights, weekends, and periods when site functional leaders are not present.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC