Job title: Manufacturing & Warehousing AI Solutions Director
Company: PepsiCo
Job description: Overview:At PepsiCo, we do it all—from the crunch of Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos, to the fizz of Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, and Bubly.
With one of the world’s largest food and beverage portfolios, we’re constantly innovating, creating, and growing—faster, stronger, and better.Ready to make your mark?Dare for Better. Join PepsiCo.Overview:Who We Are
As part of PepsiCo’s Strategy & Transformation organization, the Data, Analytics & AI team is helping lead the way on Our Digital Evolution journey. We’re a central capability team that sits at the intersection of technology and business, using AI to unlock smarter, faster, and more scalable ways of working. Our work directly supports PepsiCo’s “Perform to Potential” vision—advancing enterprise-wide transformation through innovative digital solutions. As One S&T for PepsiCo, we’re not just imagining the future—we’re building it.Responsibilities:The Manufacturing & Warehousing AI Solutions Director will play a critical role in advancing PepsiCo’s AI capabilities by leading the development and execution of scalable AI solutions across our manufacturing and warehousing sites. The position emphasizes strategic leadership, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure AI solutions align with PepsiCo’s goals and can be scaled across business units, sectors, and regions.AI Integration in Manufacturing (40%):
- Lead AI projects focused on automation, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
- Ensure successful deployment of AI solutions like digital twins and vision computing.
Quality Assurance Programs (30%):
- Oversee AI-driven QA programs to enhance accuracy and reduce defects.
- Implement vision computing systems for real-time quality monitoring.
Collaboration and Partnerships (20%):
- Work with external partners (e.g., Accenture, Nvidia) on AI solution development and implementation.
- Collaborate with internal teams to integrate AI solutions effectively.
Strategic Implementation (10%):
- Contribute to strategy for AI adoption in manufacturing and warehousing.
- Ensure alignment with corporate goals and continuous improvement.
- Decision-Making Autonomy Moderate – Substantial autonomy in project execution and team management, aligning with the strategic direction set by the VP.
- Supervision Required Moderate – Operates under general supervision, with periodic updates to the VP, primarily for strategic alignment and major decisions.
- Complexity of Role High – Manages multiple AI projects, oversees a cross-functional team, and coordinates with both internal and external partners.
- Cross-Functional Interactions Yes – Significant interaction with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Business Units, Vendors, Consultants, HR, Finance, etc.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $125,900 – $249,900.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 25% of annual salary paid out annually and an additional target payout of 10% of annual salary is paid out over 3 years following the end of the performance period.
- Long term incentive equity may be awarded based on eligibility and performance.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Master’s preferred.
- 10+ years in AI and manufacturing/warehousing and applying it to specific business products.
- Strong capability to reimagine and reinvent end-to-end Manufacturing/Warehouse processes, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to drive efficiency, transparency, and value.
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite permit to work in the United States.
- If in commutable distance from HQ offices in Chicago, Plano or Purchase, hybrid schedule will be preferred.
Skills & Competencies:
- Deep Ecosystem Knowledge: Proven experience navigating and leveraging a broad network of external technology vendors, AI platforms, and top-tier consulting firms to accelerate innovation.
- Strategic AI Leadership: Demonstrated ability to shape and execute enterprise-level AI strategies that align with business priorities and deliver measurable impact.
- Innovation Catalyst: Passion for pioneering emerging AI technologies and translating them into scalable, real-world solutions that transform procurement, manufacturing, revenue growth, and business operations.
- Enterprise Influence: Strong cross-functional leadership skills with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving alignment across complex organizational structures.
- Change Champion: Expertise in leading large-scale change initiatives, including digital transformation and AI adoption, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and sustained impact.
- Executive Communication: Ability to distill complex AI concepts into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences, enabling informed decision-making.
- Outcome-Driven Mindset: Relentless focus on delivering business value through AI—measured by efficiency gains, cost savings, risk mitigation, and enhanced decision intelligence.
- Start-Up Mindset & Innovation Drive: Proven ability to operate with a start-up mindset—comfortable with ambiguity, driven by a bias for action, and fueled by a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
>:Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability statusPepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available & documents. ViewPlease view our .
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Location: Plano, TX
Job date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 05:19:10 GMT
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