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Regional Lead Packaging Engineer

Funza, ColombiaFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-13

Core

Lead packaging process improvement, technical training, and productivity initiatives for PepsiCo's LATAM North region.

Role type

Senior IC packaging engineer (regional lead)

Builds

Packaging process capabilities, technical training programs, and productivity improvements for field operations.

Domain

Food & Beverage manufacturing / Packaging engineering

Required skills

Packaging technology expertise, process engineering, technical training and coaching, data analysis, root cause analysis, cross-functional influence, program management, manual development

Preferred skills

Mechanical or electrical engineering background, experience with horizontal and vertical packaging systems, fluency in English and Spanish

Technologies

Packaging systems (C&C, Salty), PBT framework, SET training modules

Responsibilities

Deploy technical and operational capabilities to packaging field teams; lead IPS audit processes for packaging platforms; define and lead annual Performance Based Training (PBT) programs; coordinate Finished Waste events to drive line waste reduction; provide technical support to field operations teams; develop technical manuals and training materials for packaging systems.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with regional leadership responsibilities