Overview

The Maintenance Leader is an elevated hourly team member role that serves as the "quarterback" for all maintenance programs on two assigned production lines. This role owns maintenance performance for those lines 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, PM and AM 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

Monday to Friday, 05:30 - 15:30

Rotating weekend overtime

Line Ownership & Performance Own maintenance performance for two assigned production lines, including reliability, uptime, and maintenancerelated losses Track, analyze, and eliminate breakdowns, chronic losses, and recurring defects Identify, prioritize, and close line defects with urgency and discipline Maintenance Planning & Execution Lead maintenance planning for assigned lines, including: Downday planning Daily plannedstop planning and execution Overhaul readiness Ensure proper PM execution to support equipment reliability and asset health Coach and assess PM and AM standards, solutions, and mitigation strategies Defect Management & Continuous Improvement Track and prioritize resolution of equipment defects identified by line teams Ensure timely corrective actions and followthrough Share learnings and insights with the Reliability Execution Team to improve standards and future designs Capability Building & Coaching Build maintenance and equipment capability within operating teams Provide handson coaching on equipment care, PM execution, troubleshooting, and loss elimination Serve as a technical and maintenance role model on the line Operating Rhythm & 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 & Culture Support a culture of ownership, accountability, and teamwork Encourage team participation through structured systems and engagement routines Model safe, qualityfocused, and disciplined execution Your Development Participate in Elevated Team Member University to build leadership and technical capability Engage in technical development programs to prepare for future growth opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $54,700 - $82,050.
• 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 subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Required Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational standards
• Ability to lead peers and influence performance without formal authority Strong communication, organization, and problemsolving skills
• Willingness to take accountability for shift and line performance Experience in a lead operator, team lead, or similar frontline leadership role
• Experience working with daily management systems (DDS, tier meetings, etc.)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or IWS/Lean concepts Preferred Technical maintenance experience
• Exposure to equipment troubleshooting, PM/AM systems, or mechanical processes Leadership & People Skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and teambuilding skills
• Ability to lead a team based approach to decision-making

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