Overview The Automation Leader will oversee the performance of warehouse automation systems, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses a mechanical and technical background, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role is also responsible for coaching and developing the maintenance and site team members on processes, priorities that support performance, safety, people engagement, quality, food safety, cost, reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities Regularly review overall performance KPI’s with timebound ownership by analyzing data, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally and with OEM’s to assist with day-to-day automation problem solving to reach short/long-term performance goals Foster a results-driven environment, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback Purposeful use of systems interacting with automated equipment (WMS, SAP, CMMS, OEM UI/HMI, Power Apps) as well as mechanical, electrical, and PLC applications Ensure that spare parts, components, and tools needed for maintenance are always available by ordering, forecasting, and monitoring material inventories Ensure that maintenance technicians are recording accurate and detailed information in work orders for accurate work history and data-driven decisions Determine if new maintenance equipment, methods, or tools are needed in order to improve asset reliability Support and drive the LSS/TPM processes across all automated equipment resulting in improved operations, maintenance, and labor efficiency Develop, implement, monitor, optimize processes/standards in accordance with site goals to improve uptime and minimize costs Compensation & Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650. 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 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, supply chain, or similar field A minimum of 7-10+ years experience in an automated or warehouse operation, food environment preferred, with maintenance, engineering, and/or system expertise Experience with systems relating to automation: WMS, SAP, CMMS, OEM UI/HMI, Power Apps High level of analytical skills, ability to use data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities, and accurately assess impacts Ability to think quickly, take initiative, think creatively and challenge others to do the same Leadership aptitude to get results through mentoring/coaching others Strong verbal and written skills fostering performance and continuous improvement throughout the organization 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 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 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