Description
Description
Although you may only see Illinois, New York, or Texas as the listed locations (which are the locations of our HQ sites), this role is available in various regions across the US!
Please complete ALL steps below to be best considered:
- Submit an application via the PepsiCo Jobs link - completing an application through this portal, and not through the provided link, will NOT count as an official application.
- Complete our SHPE Candidate Interest Form
Responsibilities
Functional Description:
The goal of PepsiCo’s Operations program is to provide students with the opportunity to leverage their academic understanding in a real-world, business-driven environment. You will have the opportunity to lead hourly teams of Manufacturing, Warehouse, or Traffic associates with varying levels of experience and education. Our campus hires will be responsible for people and team development, quality performance, cost, service and safety. There will be opportunities to develop both individuals and teams; to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets. This position level will vary based on candidate experience and scope of role.
What you can expect:
Experience various assignments in Production, Warehouse Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Transportation Engineering, and Supply Chain Strategy.
Ability to move rapidly through increasing levels of responsibility, based on performance. Although this is not a formal rotational program, your performance can provide experience in a variety of departments, at your assigned location
Access to a variety of operating models within the Beverage, Foods and Corporate environments; meaning you could support power brands such as Pepsi, Gatorade, Quaker & Frito-Lay and still work within the same company!
Comprehensive Total Rewards package
In this role, you will be called upon to:
Ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the people around you
Demonstrate strong leadership skills to coach, develop, and influence various teams across different levels of the organization
Organize and facilitate work team meetings. (examples: pre-shift, roundtables, etc.)
Use your analytical thinking skills and independent working style through qualitative and quantitative analysis, demonstrating a strong drive to fix problems and design solutions across functions, often pivoting from technical to business skills
Learn PepsiCo’s Operations framework through various placements in Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, and Transport Operations
Perform at a fast pace, with self-motivation and strong initiative
Ability to adopt alternative working schedules, including 2nd or 3rd shift and weekend rotational hours, if needed
Field assignments include actively working on the production, warehouse and traffic center floor with periodic time in an office setting
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
Currently pursuing a degree in: Engineering, Food Science, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Organizational Leadership & Supervision, or Business Management (other related majors will be considered)
Highly motivated self-starter
Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off- campus)
Previous experience in an operations environment (on- or off- campus; either through employment, internship, or academic clubs)
Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make trade-off decisions quickly
Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
Ability to give/receive constructive feedback
Willingness to work flexible work schedules, including early mornings, evening and/or weekends
Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater advancement opportunities
Spanish language skills a plus
Minimum Qualifications - Each candidate is expected to:
This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Be completing their final year of undergraduate studies
Hold a bachelor’s degree prior to the intended full time start date
Have a minimum GPA standing of 2.50
The expected compensation range for this role based on a full-time schedule is $64,000 - $87,000
Role, degree discipline, degree level, and location are part of the process when determining actual starting salary for positions.
Compensation for our campus hires is pre-determined and non-negotiable.
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.
Original Posting Date : July 16, 2025
While subject to change based on business needs, PepsiCo reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 5 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 5 days after the original posting date as listed above.
