Packaging Specialist

Job Description:

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.
Responsibilities

* Lead packaging improvement projects across all lines.
* Provide support to Spark structure by supporting DMSs DH, CL, and CIL, and act as a trainer/coach for Packaging Machine Operators (PMOs) to embed Spark methodology in daily operations.
* Collaborate with Production, Commercial, and Procurement teams to align initiatives with business objectives.
* Develop technical capability for new PMOs and ensure skill continuity in packaging teams.
* Monitor and deliver packaging performance metrics (KPIs).
* Incorporate FS/HS and quality standards in all packaging projects.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations in packaging operations.
* Share best practices and lessons learned with colleagues from other factories.
* Support training and development of packaging team members.
* Participate in selection and evaluation of candidates for packaging roles.
Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Agricultural Science (with focus on food), or Mechanical Engineering,
* Previous experience on the same or similar role,
* Qualifications for DMSs CL, CIL, DH,
* Good knowledge of MS Office,
* Ability to manage complex challenges in packaging,
* Analytical thinking,
* Ability to simultaneously manage different priorities and work under pressure,
* Good influencing, presentation, communication and decision-making skills,
* Result orientation, demonstrate problem-solving capabilities,
* Good knowledge of English.

* Lead packaging improvement projects across all lines.
* Provide support to Spark structure by supporting DMSs DH, CL, and CIL, and act as a trainer/coach for Packaging Machine Operators (PMOs) to embed Spark methodology in daily operations.
* Collaborate with Production, Commercial, and Procurement teams to align initiatives with business objectives.
* Develop technical capability for new PMOs and ensure skill continuity in packaging teams.
* Monitor and deliver packaging performance metrics (KPIs).
* Incorporate FS/HS and quality standards in all packaging projects.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations in packaging operations.
* Share best practices and lessons learned with colleagues from other factories.
* Support training and development of packaging team members.
* Participate in selection and evaluation of candidates for packaging roles

Candidate Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Agricultural Science (with focus on food), or Mechanical Engineering,
* Previous experience on the same or similar role,
* Qualifications for DMSs CL, CIL, DH,
* Good knowledge of MS Office,
* Ability to manage complex challenges in packaging,
* Analytical thinking,
* Ability to simultaneously manage different priorities and work under pressure,
* Good influencing, presentation, communication and decision-making skills,
* Result orientation, demonstrate problem-solving capabilities,
* Good knowledge of English