Continuous Improvement Manager

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

United States · Johnstown, PA, USA
USD 93,500-156,450 / year
Posted on Apr 2, 2026
Overview

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

As the Run to Target Deployment (RTT) and Sustainment Leader you will play a critical role in the deployment and maintenance of the RTT program within the plant. This role will embed the RTT framework into our long-term ways of working, establish new standards, and build capability across the entire team, shaping our new culture.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

  • Own and lead the governance of the “One Best Way” program, setting the strategic direction for operational excellence in partnership with the Plant Director and POD RTT leadership ​
  • Partner with Plant Director and POD RTT leader to incorporate RTT standards and drive alignment on operational priorities ​
  • Integrate RTT methodologies and principles into daily operations, ensuring all processes align with best practices and continuous improvement is embedded as a core value ​
  • Deliver in-plant initiatives and support the development of standards, leveraging guidance from Pod and Sector Leaders to drive RTT principles across the plant ​

Capability Building & Coaching​

  • Build capability within plant by actively coaching team members on processes, standards, and ways of working that drive “One Best Way” ​
  • Empower employees and drive ownership, leading with a coach mindset to foster a culture of safety and operational excellence ​
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of processes, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring ongoing alignment with RTT standards ​
  • Facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned across plants and Pods to drive consistency and improvement ​
  • Promote a culture of safety, ensuring all activities adhere to safety standards and RTT principles
  • Lead training programs to teach TPM Processes to Leadership team and Frontline Team
  • Must possess strong financial control skills to support plant efforts in successful cost and capital planning performance.
  • Self-starter with ability to develop strategies in line with an overall business vision.
  • Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop personnel and strategically plan for continuous improvement.
  • Communicate effectively to all levels of the organization (from operators to Vice President level) and have the ability to influence others across multiple levels of the organization.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
  • 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 12% 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
  • Bachelors Degree is required
  • 5+ years of Food & Beverage Manufacturing (TPM or Lean manufacturing experience preferred)
  • 1+ years of processing and packing equipment knowledge to effectively lead technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.
  • Technical understanding of food / beverage manufacturing processes and compliance requirements preferred
  • Ability to work off shifts as needed/directed
  • Ability to travel is required
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

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