Technical Capability Lead

Overview We are PepsiCo Supply Chain. We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators and history makers. We're a diverse group, spread across 200 countries and territories, and united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Quaker and Gatorade. We perform with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety… all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing well as individuals and in teams, and to strengthen the company as a whole. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Then now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: what makes you unique makes us better. The Technical Capability Leader will elevate and standardize technical excellence for the beverage manufacturing network. This role is responsible for building deep technical capability across maintenance and subject matter expert (SME) communities, driving horizontal knowledge sharing, and deploying “One Best Way” solutions across bottle and can production systems. This roles is focused on developing advanced equipment expertise, strengthening asset reliability, and accelerating performance across blow molding, processing, filling, labeling, capping, and seaming operations. Responsibilities Owns the technical training agenda Own location and Pod skill development for both new maintenance hires as well as upskilling existing talent Develop and deploy structured technical training programs for equipment SMEs Build deep expertise across core beverage manufacturing assets, including but not limited to: Blow molders, Labelers, Blenders, Fillers, Cappers, Seamers, Utility, Thermal Systems, Aceptic, Conveyance and Packaging Systems Establish standardized competency frameworks and technical certification pathways SME & Maintenance Excellence Strengthen troubleshooting capability, root cause analysis (RCA), and precision maintenance practices Partner with reliability and Line Structure teams to build capability in order to reduce chronic losses and improve equipment uptime Drive standardization of maintenance procedures, job plans, and technical documentation Knowledge Sharing & Standardization Lead horizontal deployment of “One Best Way” solutions across the network Create and maintain a centralized technical knowledge repository Facilitate cross-site technical forums and SME collaboration sessions Capture and scale proven equipment improvements, reliability upgrades, and performance enhancements Performance & Reliability Impact Demonstrated capability improvement through asset reliability, mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR) Support plants in closing technical skill gaps that impact safety, quality, and true efficiency Cross functional partnerships and tracking Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align capability priorities Partner across Pod to identify Pod technical skill gaps and capability opportunities to develop and optimize training agendas in partnership with the MCOE Reliability and Respond & Recover teams Partner with MCOE to design and develop technical training materials, including manuals, presentations, and e-learning modules Coordinate training schedules, logistics and facilitation of technical training to ensure successful execution 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 Bachelor’s degree preferred (preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field) 3+ years of operations and technical experience (electrical, mechanical and troubleshooting machines) Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, proven by successful completion of a major improvement project. Basic computer proficiency required, including ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) for communication, reporting, and documentation. Ability to think quickly, take initiative, think creatively and challenge team to do the same Possess strong skills in project management Proven ability to work in a results-oriented, dynamic environment Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States Safe driving record strongly preferred Potential travel for trainings less than 5% EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement Owns the technical training agenda Own location and Pod skill development for both new maintenance hires as well as upskilling existing talent Develop and deploy structured technical training programs for equipment SMEs Build deep expertise across core beverage manufacturing assets, including but not limited to: Blow molders, Labelers, Blenders, Fillers, Cappers, Seamers, Utility, Thermal Systems, Aceptic, Conveyance and Packaging Systems Establish standardized competency frameworks and technical certification pathways SME & Maintenance Excellence Strengthen troubleshooting capability, root cause analysis (RCA), and precision maintenance practices Partner with reliability and Line Structure teams to build capability in order to reduce chronic losses and improve equipment uptime Drive standardization of maintenance procedures, job plans, and technical documentation Knowledge Sharing & Standardization Lead horizontal deployment of “One Best Way” solutions across the network Create and maintain a centralized technical knowledge repository Facilitate cross-site technical forums and SME collaboration sessions Capture and scale proven equipment improvements, reliability upgrades, and performance enhancements Performance & Reliability Impact Demonstrated capability improvement through asset reliability, mean time between failures (MTBF), and mean time to repair (MTTR) Support plants in closing technical skill gaps that impact safety, quality, and true efficiency Cross functional partnerships and tracking Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align capability priorities Partner across Pod to identify Pod technical skill gaps and capability opportunities to develop and optimize training agendas in partnership with the MCOE Reliability and Respond & Recover teams Partner with MCOE to design and develop technical training materials, including manuals, presentations, and e-learning modules Coordinate training schedules, logistics and facilitation of technical training to ensure successful execution 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. Bachelor’s degree preferred (preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field) 3+ years of operations and technical experience (electrical, mechanical and troubleshooting machines) Lean Six Sigma Experience preferred, proven by successful completion of a major improvement project. Basic computer proficiency required, including ability to use Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word) for communication, reporting, and documentation. Ability to think quickly, take initiative, think creatively and challenge team to do the same Possess strong skills in project management Proven ability to work in a results-oriented, dynamic environment Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring others This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States Safe driving record strongly preferred Potential travel for trainings less than 5%