Beverages Supply Chain Co-op (Sep 2024)

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Inc. is an American food and beverage company that is one of the biggest in the world, with products in over 200 countries. Its name was gotten when the Pepsi-Cola Company merged with Frito-Lay. The vision led to what quickly became one of the world's leading food and beverage companies: PepsiCo.

Your Role

This role will be based out of PepsiCo’s world-class manufacturing facility in Calgary, Alberta.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gain critical experiences and skills through improving production efficiencies, innovating business solutions, and implementing process changes.
• With PepsiCo’s Pep + goals, be a part of charting new course to drive positive action for the plant, the people and the planet.
• Showcase your tangible impact by presenting on your contributions to the Supply Chain Leadership team.
• Motivate a frontline team, solve problems, and remove barriers in order to help “win the shift.”
• Track business critical KPIs to identify trends to focus on meaningful projects that advance PepsiCo’s journey to be a faster, stronger and better company.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Building people capability through effective employee relations, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel.
• Applying theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of operations, repair procedures, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance to support facility equipment reliability. 
• Executing Annual Operating Plan for Production.
• Achieving performance standards with regards to safety, line utilization and quality.
• Tracking key performance indicators/costs, anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets. 
• Overseeing and assuring facility equipment reliability to minimize downtime. 
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations. 
• Ensuring compliance with all quality management programs and food safety systems, such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

Training & Development

PepsiCo's comprehensive learning and development programs for interns offer hands-on experience and mentorship, equipping participants with practical skills and industry insights. These programs expose interns to diverse projects, fostering both personal and professional growth. Committed to nurturing talent, PepsiCo empowers interns to excel in their careers and make a lasting impact in the dynamic consumer goods industry.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you’ll have access to the following:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Parental Leave: For birth or adoption
• Financial Perks: Employee stock purchase plan and bonuses
• Wellness Programs: Fitness centers and health resources
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and training
• Employee Discounts: On PepsiCo products
• Flexible Work Options: Including telecommuting
• Employee Assistance: Mental health and counselling services

Career Progression

As an intern at PepsiCo, you will work closely with a supportive team that highly encourages professional growth and development. You will gain valuable experience to expand your horizons and grow your critical business skills for your future careers through hands-on work, mentorship, and exposure to complex and diverse projects. If you excel in your role, this opportunity could lead to a full-time employment.

Work-Life Balance

PepsiCo's Work that Works program fosters engagement and overall well-being through flexible work environments that help maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal lives. Empowering their employees to decide how and where they work, PepsiCo believes in supporting teams, leading to even greater success.

Culture & Vibe

The company's culture offers a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work, voice your opinions fearlessly, drive a positive change and feel supported in the process. They celebrate diversity, reward entrepreneurial spirit and give you the freedom to help shape the future. And they stand for what’s right. Always.

About You

Qualifications:

• Available to work from September 2024 – April 2025
• Currently pursuing a degree in a Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sciences or similar program  
• Second year plus students preferred
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and leading people
• Proven problem solver and ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative team-player with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach
• A passion for and a demonstrated commitment to extra-curricular activities and/or community involvement
• An agile individual who takes initiative and welcomes change with a positive attitude

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• pepsicojobs.com/internshipsprograms/jobs/303137?lang=en-us&previousLocale=en-US
• youtube.com/@PepsiCoJOBS
• life.pepsicojobs.com/culture/