Production Line Lead

Unbottle Your Potential at Pepsi Bottling Ventures!At Pepsi, we spread home-grown joy, in our special Pepsi Bottling Ventures way! Pepsi Bottling Ventures is the nation's largest private bottler and distributor of Pepsi beverages. Pepsi Bottling Ventures is based in NC, SC, MD, & DE.Pepsi Bottling Ventures is seeking a Production Line Lead to join our team!We are jointly owned by Suntory and PepsiCo. Suntory is a family-owned business founded in Japan more than 125 years ago that is known globally for their beverages and innovative spirit. PepsiCo has a 125-year plus legacy as a global leader in convenient foods and beverages. We represent Suntory's non-alcoholic beverage industry in the United States and have an 80-year plus legacy of providing PepsiCo products to the Carolinas and beyond.We make, sell, and distribute PepsiCo and more beverages. We have the exclusive rights to make, sell, and distribute directly to stores in our territory the world-renowned PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper beverages. These exclusive rights make up the vast majority of our business and cover certain counties across five states.We also create our own beverages, producing and distributing them to our customers' warehouses nationally. And we make, sell, and distribute to our customers' warehouses a growing portfolio of beverages nationally. These beverages make up a small, but growing part of our business.We bring you the beverages you love. We bring PepsiCo's and Keurig Dr. Pepper's beloved beverages and more to you and our customers. As a part of Suntory, we believe in dreaming big and boldly pursuing our dreams, growing for good, and giving back to society. We innovate to create new beverages, like our Nature's Twist refreshing lemonade line, and we continuously expand our beverage portfolio to bring you and our customers joy.We value integrity, teamwork, accountability, creativity, and communication in all we do and expect the same from all team members.Production Line Lead Role OverviewEnsures that all production machinery is operated in a safe and efficient manner.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesOperates production machinery as required.Monitors equipment for proper operation, changes equipment as required, and informs maintenance mechanics of any mechanical problems.Serves as first level of defense for production floor problem solving, before escalating to Supervisor.Communicates to Supervisor any production floor issues.Acts as back-up for Production Technicians.Serves as a resource for production technicians to resolve questions and technical issues.Oversees production line operations during absence of Production Supervisor.Understands and follows PQI standards.Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsA High School Diploma or GED equivalent.Two (2) years of related field experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment preferred.Forklift experience preferred.Mechanical ability, manual dexterity, physical stamina and reading comprehension skills required.Must demonstrate time management, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills.Must be able to use a personal computer for data entry.Must be able to successfully complete the forklift certification.Must be able to work hours necessary to complete assigned tasks.Compensation and BenefitsAs part of your total compensation package, you will also receive the following benefits:Paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days, parental leave, and bereavement leave401(k) with a company matchMedical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as supplemental health plan options, including accident, critical illness, and hospitalizationSaving and spending accountsCompany-paid telemedicine servicesFree counseling and information servicesWellness programCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-paid disability coverageAdoption assistanceEducation assistanceLegal service plan optionPay advance optionUnfortunately, we will be unable to offer visa sponsorships to candidates.EOE M/F/D/VPepsi Bottling Ventures is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling or via e-mail at