Process Coach

Overview

At Pepsi Co, our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—we reach millions of consumers every day.

Our teams are thinkers, creators, and problem solvers who turn ideas into action. Guided by innovation and consumer centricity, we create joyful moments through food and beverages while empowering associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Wherever you sit in the organization, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to shape your career and the world around you.

The Process Coach is a key manufacturing leader responsible for process consistency, optimization, and performance for one or two full manufacturing lines in a 24-hour operation. As a core member of the Line Triad, this role uses standard tools and continuous improvement practices to eliminate losses, strengthen capability, and ensure reliable, repeatable execution across all shifts.

The Process Coach owns the definition, execution, improvement, and sustainment of standards. By partnering closely with line team members, Operations, Tech Services, Quality, and Engineering, this role drives True Efficiency (TE), reduces waste, and ensures high quality, stable performance.

• Own all manufacturing processes for an assigned production line across a 24-hour operation
• Ensure consistent execution of standard work across all shifts
• Identify process gaps and variability; lead corrective actions to restore stability
• Develop, implement, and sustain new standards and tools to drive loss elimination

• Use structured problem solving and CI tools to eliminate losses, improve TE, and reduce waste and rework
• Capture learnings and best practices and translate them into a current best approach
• Track, analyze, and report line performance using accurate, reliable data

• Own data accuracy and integrity for the line
• Ensure correct use of performance tracking systems and DMS execution across all shifts
• Use data to proactively identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for process related technical issues
• Troubleshoot and support resolution of breakdowns tied to process design, execution, or capability
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and prevent recurrence

• Actively participate in LST (Line Structure Team) and daily operating meetings
• Proactively report results, elevate issues, and request resources when needed
• Partner with functional teams to support line reliability, quality, and productivity initiatives

• Ensure quality standards are built into the process and executed consistently
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality events
• Coach teams on proper process execution and adherence to standards

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• 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 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, Pepsi Co 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.

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
• 1-2 years of front‑line supervisory skills and…