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Project Leader

@ PepsiCo

Peterborough, Ontario

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

PepsiCo is hiring a Project Leader to plan, execute and deliver medium-scale capital projects (about $2M) and continuous improvement projects in a 24/7 food manufacturing plant. The role covers design, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management and coordination across teams to meet safety, quality and regulatory expectations. Total compensation is $63,300 to $103,200.

Responsibilities:

  • Gérer les projets d'investissement de la planification à la mise en service
  • Élaborer les calendriers, budgets et plans de ressources
  • Superviser les entrepreneurs lors de l'installation et du démarrage
  • Assurer la conformité réglementaire et corporative
  • Coordonner les achats et la négociation de contrats

Requirements summary:

  • Baccalauréat en génie
  • Minimum de 3 ans d'expérience en fabrication
  • Expérience en optimisation de procédés continus et par lots
  • Expérience avec machinerie d'emballage haute vitesse
  • Forte capacité de leadership et de communication

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Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · icims

Employer posting date
2026-06-08
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentProject management
Experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleovernight
Work settingPlant or factory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsPMP, P.Eng
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical engineering, Chemical engineering, Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering

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PepsiCo

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Full company description

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.

LinkedIn followers
9,947,603
People associated on LinkedIn
128,433
Reported office locations
  • 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, New York 10577, US
  • 63 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2QL, GB
  • PepsiCo International - UK & Ireland, 1600 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Berkshire RG7 4SA, GB
  • WTC ALMEDA PARK - Pl. de la Pau s/n, Edificio 7, Planta Baja, Cornella de Llobregat, Barcelona, Cataluña 08940, ES
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  • 1241 Gibbard Ave, Columbus, OH 43219, US
  • 177 Pacific Hwy, Level 10, North Sydney, New South Wales 2060, AU
  • 1001 Bishop St N, Cambridge, ON N3H 4V8, CA
  • 420 Rue d'Estienne d'Orves, Colombes, IdF 92700, FR
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  • 7701 Legacy Dr, Plano, Texas 75024, US
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Business categories
  • Consumer Goods
  • Brand Marketing
  • Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
  • Wholesale
  • Food and Beverage
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Pepsico
  • PepsiCo
Specialties
  • manufacturing
  • sales
  • marketing
  • brand management
  • gatorade
  • tropicana
  • quaker oats
  • frito-lay
  • pepsi
  • mtn dew
  • doritos
  • mirinda
  • pepsi max
  • tostitos
  • aquafina
  • sierra mist
  • fritos
  • lipton
  • cheetos
  • and 7up
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
4,000,018,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we’re excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place. Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersPurchase, New York
Organization typePublic Company
Specialtiesmanufacturingsalesmarketingbrand managementgatoradetropicanaquaker oatsfrito-laypepsimtn dew
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Job description
Overview

The Project Leader will be responsible for the planning, execution, and successful delivery of medium-scale capital projects ($2M) and continuous improvement projects within a 24/7 food manufacturing environment. This role involves managing all aspects of projects, including design, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and coordination with multiple teams to ensure projects meet safety, quality, regulatory, and operational performance expectations

What you can expect from us:

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
  • A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
  • Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
  • A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Total Compensation: $63,300 - $103,200


Responsibilities

  • Coordinate end to end project management for food processing and packaging initiatives, from scope development through commissioning.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure on time, on budget delivery.
  • Prepare engineering specifications, designs, and drawings; maintain up to date documentation and standards.
  • Ensure all projects comply with regulatory and corporate requirements, including sanitary design, GMP, HACCP, OHSA, and environmental regulations.
  • Coordinate procurement activities, including RFQs, vendor evaluation, contract negotiation, and equipment purchasing.
  • Provide direct supervision of contractors and internal teams during equipment installation, start up, and commissioning.
  • Deliver technical support and training to maintenance and operations teams on new equipment and systems.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, throughput, and cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, effective communication, and successful project outcomes.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), site commissioning, and plant‑wide shutdown activities, including occasional off‑shift work.
  • Other job duties as required

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline)
  • A minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience with a focus on:
    • Experience with continuous and batch process optimization
    • Experience with high-speed packaging machinery
  • Strong technical and analytical aptitude required
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, including experience managing people or contractors
  • Proficiency with MS Office 365

Preferred

  • Experience programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning Allen‑Bradley PLCs
  • Experience preparing P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and layout drawings using CAD tools.
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems in a regulated environment.
  • PMP designation or P.Eng license considered an asset.

Careers to Smile About:

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.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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