Early Talent Program / Production (İzmir Plant)

Overview:

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, Pepsi, Doritos and Lipton Ice Tea, 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.

Are you a recent graduate or a new professional looking for a unique career opportunity? Discover opportunities for growth and reinvention at PepsiCo with our Dare for Tomorrow program!

Dare for Tomorrow is a two-year contracted program, offering enhanced growth opportunities through a well-constructed development program, with a focus on gaining expertise in the related function.

We are looking for a Dare for Tomorrow to join our Supply Chain team in İzmir Plant.

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  Online Application (15 May - 7 June): You will complete the online application with filling out a brief form including the details of your profile.
• Video Interview (9 - 15 June): You will complete a video interview consisting of 3 short questions about your motivation and abilities
• Face-to-Face Assessment (6 - 17 July): You will be invited to a face-to-face assessment at PepsiCo Headquarters where you will experience analyzing a business case in a group discussion
• Interview (23 - 29 July): You will have a chance to share more about yourself in a meeting with your future line manager.
• Welcome to PepsiCo! (15 September)

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the production planning department to ensure the right product is manufactured at the right time and in the right quantity.
• Prepare reports on the root causes of breakdowns and time losses in order to increase production efficiency and productivity; develop and implement action plans based on these reports.
• Monitor the consumption of raw materials and consumables used in production; identify the causes of losses and create and implement plans to minimize them.
• Ensure that all products are manufactured in compliance with the defined and required quality standards.
• Work in close coordination with the Quality Assurance Department to segregate non-conforming products that arise during production and determine their root causes.
• Keep production lines, auxiliary facilities, machinery, conveyors, and the overall plant environment clean and organized; ensure that materials and equipment that do not belong in the work area are removed.
• Take all necessary health and safety measures within the area of responsibility; comply with and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Conduct research to improve systems in the areas of quality, maintenance, productivity, and occupational health & safety; make relevant recommendations to supervisors.
• Ensure that PepsiCo minimum requirements are implemented across the plant so that production is carried out in accordance with PepsiCo standards.
• Ensure that quality records within the area of responsibility are completed fully, accurately, and in an organized manner.
• Work in coordination with other department managers to ensure continuous and efficient operations across the factory and in production/auxiliary facilities.
• Participate in and take an active role in savings initiatives, projects, loss analysis, lean manufacturing techniques, Kaizen activities, and similar efforts carried out at the factory.
• Participate in and lead activities related to quality, occupational health & safety, environmental management, and food safety systems; ensure their implementation within the responsible departments.
• Monitor the performance of team members and ensure that necessary actions are taken.
• Conduct regular tours of the area of responsibility to identify non-standard practices and ensure that corrective actions are taken.
• Analyze equipment breakdowns and stoppages on production lines; ensure that preventive actions are taken to eliminate recurrence.
• Carry out all maintenance activities in accordance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System procedures and instructions.
• Comply with the rules established under the Environmental Management System and environmental legislation regarding waste management and the use of natural resources.
• Carry out other duties assigned by relevant supervisors that fall within the scope of responsibilities, authorities, and accountabilities.
• Act in accordance with workplace principles and rules in terms of business ethics and work discipline.

Qualifications:

• Fresh graduates or professionals with a maximum 1 year of working experience (Note that you can apply if you will graduate before August 2026)
• Bachelor's Degree at Engineering
• Fluent in both English and Turkish
• Agile approach to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills