OverviewPOSITION: Supply Chain Co-op/Intern
POTENTIAL LOCATION: Mississauga Headquarters, Quaker Peterborough, Cambridge Frito Lay
DURATION: 4- month terms available
Potential Available Roles:
- Operation/Warehouse Team Leader
- Resource Conservation
- Data Analyst
- Quality Leader
- Demand Planning
- Global Procurement
- Maintenance
- Project Leader
- Project Management
- Total Preventive Maintenanc
- Sustainability
Depending on the role that’s right for you, you’ll be based out of one of our world-class manufacturing facilities in
Peterborough, Cambridge or at our Headquarters location in Mississauga.
ResponsibilitiesJob Description:
The goal of PepsiCo’s Operations co-op program is to provide students with the opportunity to leverage their
academic understanding in a real-world, business-driven environment. Ultimately, we aim to develop the future
supply chain leaders necessary to enable our growth within an accelerated period. During this co-op you may have
exposure to leading teams of hourly associates, implementing and managing leading-edge manufacturing and
distribution technology, as well as process flow design and mapping, productivity measures, time studies, data
collection and computational analyses within the production and operations areas of our facilities. Additionally, you
will have opportunities to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets.
Depending on the role that’s right for you, you can expect to:
Gain an understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines
Receive opportunities to build affiliation with associate peers and interact with senior leadership
Assist in the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes
Report findings to other team members and management as required
Work on large projects and manage time and effort without the need for constant supervision
Learn various statistical modelling and developing reporting tools
Learn to manage production staff to attain production and quality goals
Assist in organizing and facilitating team meetings to achieve continuous process improvement
Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables, etc.)
Recent intern projects have included:
As part of our program, we aim to provide an experience designed for you to gain a functional knowledge of the
supply chain and an opportunity to achieve results through the completion of a real-world supply chain-based
project.
Working closely with our supply chain professionals to share strategies, data, and experience what it is like
to be a supply chain leader at PepsiCo.
Identifying process efficiencies and solutions to implement within our manufacturing and warehousing
businesses. Some examples include reducing waste, improving safety, improving frontline performance,
analyzing/optimizing line efficiency and output, or improving compliance with standards.
Developing interpersonal and communication skills to successfully lead a frontline workgroup.
QualificationsWhat we’re looking for:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and
Business Management - Highly motivated self-starter
- Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off-campus)
- Previous experience in an operations environment (on- or off-campus; either through employment or
academic clubs) is an asset but not a requirement - Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly
- Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to give/receive constructive feedback
- Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater advancement opportunities
Application Requirements:
*During the interview process, please be prepared to rank the following sites in order of preference:
1. Peterborough Quaker Plant
2. Cambridge Frito Lay Plant
3. Mississauga Head Office
4. Open to any experience