Supply Chain Co-op

OverviewThe goal of PepsiCo’s Operations co-op program is to provide students with the opportunity to leverage theiracademic understanding in a real-world, business-driven environment. Ultimately, we aim to develop the futuresupply chain leaders necessary to enable our growth within an accelerated period. During this co-op you may haveexposure to leading teams of hourly associates, implementing and managing leading-edge distribution technology,as well as process flow design and mapping, productivity measures, time studies, data collection and computationalanalyses within the production and operations areas of our facilities. Additionally, you will have opportunities tosolve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets.Responsibilities 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.QualificationsWhat we’re looking for: Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, andBusiness 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 oracademic 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