Maintenance Lead
PepsiCo Deutschland GmbH, Urbandale, IA, United States
Overview
At PepsiCo, 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.
The Reliability Execution Lead ensures the consistent, reliable, and efficient operation of all manufacturing lines. This role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, drives equipment uptime, and supports the planning and execution of maintenance days, overhauls, and rebuilds. In addition, the role contributes to cost efficiency, continuous improvement, service, and safety across the entire site.
The Reliability Execution Lead manages a team of facility‑based team members and plays a critical role in building technical capability, strengthening equipment reliability, and supporting operational performance.
Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance:
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with lockout/tagout procedures, regulatory requirements, and site safety standards
Elevate and address safety risks promptly and consistently
Maintenance & Reliability Leadership:
Own the full equipment lifecycle, including preventive and predictive maintenance, down‑day planning, overhauls, and rebuild execution
Use diagnostic tools (vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.) to identify issues and prevent failures
Lead and coach teams in root‑cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures
Implement reliability strategies that improve equipment performance and extend asset life
Ensure production equipment is operated correctly and consistently; provide coaching to manufacturing team members as needed
Team & Line Partnership:
Support the Plant Line Pair structure and promote team and line ownership
Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians and line leads to drive operational improvementsGather feedback from Maintenance Team Leaders to optimize asset management and reliability plans
Build maintenance and technician capability through training, coaching, and development
Execution & Continuous Improvement:
Coordinate reliability activities with maintenance teams to ensure timely execution
Utilize 5S and visual factory concepts to improve asset utilization and plant performance
Develop the maintenance team to address daily operational issues and achieve short‑ and long‑term goals
Lead change effectively while minimizing impact to people and operations
Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve operational issues and support plant performance
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Work Environment Expectations:
Regular presence on the plant floor
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
May operate forklifts or manufacturing equipment as needed
Occasional work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
Compensation and Benefits:
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, 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 or equivalent experience preferred (engineering or maintenance discipline)
Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, demonstrated through completion of a major improvement project
3+ years of operations or maintenance experience; 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
Mechanical equipment maintenance experience required
Understanding of PLC programming preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated success in a results‑oriented, fast‑paced environment
Must have indefinite right to work in the United States
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 team‑building skills
Ability to lead a team‑based approach to decision‑making
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 documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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At PepsiCo, 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.
The Reliability Execution Lead ensures the consistent, reliable, and efficient operation of all manufacturing lines. This role oversees preventive and predictive maintenance programs, drives equipment uptime, and supports the planning and execution of maintenance days, overhauls, and rebuilds. In addition, the role contributes to cost efficiency, continuous improvement, service, and safety across the entire site.
The Reliability Execution Lead manages a team of facility‑based team members and plays a critical role in building technical capability, strengthening equipment reliability, and supporting operational performance.
Responsibilities
Safety & Compliance:
Ensure all maintenance activities comply with lockout/tagout procedures, regulatory requirements, and site safety standards
Elevate and address safety risks promptly and consistently
Maintenance & Reliability Leadership:
Own the full equipment lifecycle, including preventive and predictive maintenance, down‑day planning, overhauls, and rebuild execution
Use diagnostic tools (vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.) to identify issues and prevent failures
Lead and coach teams in root‑cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures
Implement reliability strategies that improve equipment performance and extend asset life
Ensure production equipment is operated correctly and consistently; provide coaching to manufacturing team members as needed
Team & Line Partnership:
Support the Plant Line Pair structure and promote team and line ownership
Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians and line leads to drive operational improvementsGather feedback from Maintenance Team Leaders to optimize asset management and reliability plans
Build maintenance and technician capability through training, coaching, and development
Execution & Continuous Improvement:
Coordinate reliability activities with maintenance teams to ensure timely execution
Utilize 5S and visual factory concepts to improve asset utilization and plant performance
Develop the maintenance team to address daily operational issues and achieve short‑ and long‑term goals
Lead change effectively while minimizing impact to people and operations
Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve operational issues and support plant performance
Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
Work Environment Expectations:
Regular presence on the plant floor
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally
May operate forklifts or manufacturing equipment as needed
Occasional work in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
Compensation and Benefits:
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, 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 or equivalent experience preferred (engineering or maintenance discipline)
Lean Six Sigma experience preferred, demonstrated through completion of a major improvement project
3+ years of operations or maintenance experience; 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
Mechanical equipment maintenance experience required
Understanding of PLC programming preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Demonstrated success in a results‑oriented, fast‑paced environment
Must have indefinite right to work in the United States
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 team‑building skills
Ability to lead a team‑based approach to decision‑making
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 documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.
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