PepsiCo Supply Chain Intern PepsiCo 9,877 reviews - Federal Way, WA Internship Auto req ID: 153166BR Job Description Nationwide Opportunities- Please Read: Just because this role looks like it's located in Purchase, NY doesn't mean it is! At PepsiCo we place Campus Interns/ Full- Time and Graduate hires in roles nationwide across both field and headquarter locations. Field based roles will only be placed in the field. We are PepsiCo PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Gatorade to Quaker, to LIFEWTR, to Lays, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. Innovation is a critical way we impact the market, as well as communities around the globe. We believe there is value in products, people, and planet. And we strive to make a difference by creating solutions that leave a lasting positive footprint. Our culture is driven by our employees. No two days are the same; were dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, What Makes You Unique, Makes Us Better! Functional Description: The goal of PepsiCos Operations internship program is to provide students with the opportunity to leverage their academic understanding in a real-world, business-driven environment. Ultimately, we aim to develop the future supply chain leaders necessary to enable our growth within an accelerated period of time. During this internship you may have exposure leading teams of hourly associates, implementing and managing leading-edge manufacturing and distribution technology, as well as process flow design and mapping, productivity measures, time studies, data collection and computational analyses within the production and operations areas of our facilities. Additionally, you will have opportunities to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets. At the end of the summer, our interns report out to their Leadership Team on the key business points learned from their internship experience. What you can expect: Opportunities are provided through varying assignments in Production, Warehouse Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, Transportation, Engineering, Customer Integration, Commercialization, and Supply Chain Strategy. Assignments are based on functional knowledge vs. defined time periods. Based on performance, candidates will have the unique opportunity to move rapidly to increasing levels of responsibility, leading to managerial positions. Keep in mind, when you work for PepsiCo, you will have access to a variety of operating models within the Beverage, Foods and Corporate environments; meaning you could support power brands such as Tropicana, Gatorade, Quaker & Frito-Lay and still work within the same company! In this role, you will be called upon to: * Motivate operations team to achieve performance targets * Support various components and activities spanning the project management life cycle; such as business case analysis, detailed requirements, software design/testing/deployment and issues management * Gain 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 need for constant supervision * Learn various statistical modeling and developing reporting tools * Learn to manage production staff to attain production and quality goals * Gain valuable insights between manufacturing & distribution/selling * Assist in developing individuals and the team to solve operational issues * Improve team communication and engagement * Assist in organizing and facilitating team meetings to achieve continuous process improvement * Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables, etc.) Recent intern projects have included: As part of our summer internship program, we aim to provide an experience designed for you to gain functional knowledge of supply chain and an opportunity to achieve results through the completion of a real-world supply chain-based project. * Understanding PepsiCos supply chain organization and the different departments that make and move PepsiCo product in preparation for sales. * Working closely with our supply chain professionals to share strategies, data, and experience what it is like to be a supply chain leader at PepsiCo. * Identifying process efficiencies and solutions to implement within our manufacturing and warehousing businesses. Some examples include: reducing waste, improving safety, improving frontline performance, analyzing/optimizing line efficiency and output, or improving compliance to standards. * Developing interpersonal and communication skills to successfully lead a frontline workgroup. Qualifications/Requirements What were looking for: