Maintenance Manager
PepsiCo
- Location
- Lima, OH
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Salary
- $110.7k – $185.3k/yr
- H-1B history
- 19 approvals (FY2023)
About this role
Overview We are the game changers, innovators, collaborators, who “Dare To Level Up” the Status Quo. We are the ground breakers of the Supply Chain & Logistics space. We spread across 200 countries and territories and are united by a shared set of values and goals. You know our name through our amazing portfolio, including Pepsi, FritoLay, Quaker, and Gatorade. We WIN with a purpose. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities, and our business practices. Together, we raise the bar in lean manufacturing practices. We put forth new standards and stretch to reach beyond the goals we set. We are a think tank, bringing our ideas into action and are determined to find ways to drive efficiencies, improve processes and achieve the highest level of safety…all while meeting the demands of our customers and consumers to deliver the best products. At PepsiCo, we are committed to performing as individuals and in teams to strengthen the company. Are you hungry to be a part of the world’s largest portfolio of billion-dollar food and beverage brands? Now is the time to explore the opportunities of PepsiCo: What makes you unique makes us better!
The Tech Services (Maintenance) Manager is the single‑point owner for safe, reliable, and cost‑effective operation of all plant and warehouse facilities. This role leads the full technical agenda for the site—including manufacturing line performance, reliability systems, utilities (including water systems), controls, and total technical capability building. The position also oversees repair and maintenance cost efficiency, continuous improvement, service, quality, and safety across the entire location. Responsibilities Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
Own the plant’s total maintenance strategy and execution, including preventive, predictive, condition‑based, and corrective maintenance for all plant, warehouse, and utility assets Lead the plant’s reliability strategy and asset health across manufacturing lines, utilities, and infrastructure Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs, down‑day planning, overhauls, rebuilds, and use of diagnostic tools (vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc.) Drive failure analysis, defect elimination, and long‑term reliability improvement plans Optimize cost through reliability standardization, energy efficiency, and waste reduction
Facilities, Utilities & Infrastructure Ownership
Own end‑to‑end plant and warehouse infrastructure, including buildings, utilities, grounds, racking, docks, and fixed manufacturing assets Maintain direct accountability for all utility systems: water, wastewater, steam, compressed air, refrigeration, boilers, and electrical systems Ensure technical availability, mechanical efficiency, and asset readiness for all manufacturing lines
Compliance, Safety & Standards
Ensure full compliance with Environmental Health & Safety, Food Safety, and regulatory requirements Govern maintenance activities to meet lockout/tagout and all relevant safety standards Utilize 5S and visual factory concepts to improve asset utilization and plant performance
Systems, Processes & Work Management
Govern standard maintenance systems, work management processes, CMMS usage, and parts purchasing/inventory processes Partner with OEMs to ensure equipment lifecycle compliance and reliability Coordinate with maintenance teams to execute reliability activities and optimize asset management
Cross‑Functional Partnership
Provide technical leadership on day‑to‑day operational issues involving reliability, maintenance, facilities, and process improvement Collaborate closely with operations peers to deliver performance targets, including throughput, changeover performance, and line uptime Support team and line ownership models in partnership with Operations Managers and line leads
People Leadership & Capability Building
Develop