Supply Chain Winter 2026 Co-op

Overview
Location: Kentville, NS

Term:  Select Term:  Fall Term: January - April

Job Type: Onsite

What Will You do in Your First Experience?

You will be based out of one of our world class manufacturing facilities in Canada. During your term you will gain critical experiences & skills through improving production efficiencies, innovating business solutions, and implementing process changes. In addition, with our Pep+ goals, you can be a part of charting a new course to drive positive action for the plant, our people and our planet. Throughout the term, you will have the opportunity to showcase your tangible impact by presenting on your contributions to the Supply Chain Leadership team

In addition, the following locations offer people leadership opportunities: Moncton, Vancouver, Falbourne, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary. This experience will include motivating a frontline team, problem solving issues, and removing barriers in order to help "win the shift". You will also be responsible for tracking business critical KPIs to identify trends to focus on meaningful projects that advance PepsiCo's journey to be a Faster, Stronger and Better Company.

Responsibilities
Additional Skills & Experiences you will Gain:

• Building people capability through effective employee relations, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
• Applying theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of operations, repair procedures, trouble shooting and preventative maintenance to support facility equipment reliability
• Executing Annual Operating Plan for Production
• Achieving performance standards with regards to safety, line utilization and quality
• Tracking key performance indicators/costs, anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets
• Overseeing and assuring facility equipment reliability to minimize downtime
• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations
• Ensuring compliance with all quality management programs and food safety systems, such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)

Qualifications
What is PepsiCo looking for:

• You are available to work from January - April (Winter Term)
• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sciences or similar program
• Second year plus students preferred.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and leading people.
• Proven problem solver and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative team-player with a "roll-up your sleeves" approach
• A passion for and a demonstrated commitment to extra-curricular activities and/or community involvement
• An agile individual who takes initiative and welcomes change with a positive attitude

Why PepsiCo?
At PepsiCo Canada we're always on the lookout for great talent - and that search often brings us to campuses like yours So, why choose the PepsiCo Supply Chain Engineering Co-op Program?

• Early Responsibility: Accelerate your career progression with early responsibility and leadership opportunities.
• Make an Impact: Lead change and shake things up, in a fast paced, dynamic, and evolving industry where you can sink your teeth into challenging opportunities and drive for growth.
• Development and Coaching: Get coaching from experienced mentors to develop yourself and learn to develop others at a company where our People are a strategic priority.
• Mega Brands:  Make tangible impact on Globally recognized billion-dollar brands Your friends and family can touch and taste the impact you make

This opportunity is also available in the following locations: Calgary, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Moncton and Montreal. Visit to apply to the location(s) you are interested in.

The Company

PepsiCo is a playground for curious people. We invite thinkers, doers, and changemakers to champion innovation, take calculated risks, and challenge the status quo. From executives to team members on the front lines, we're excited about the future. We take chances. Together, we dare to make the world a better place.

Our associates are the magic ingredient. Each of them plays an integral role in helping create deep connections between people and our products. Think about your last group celebration: Chances are, one of our iconic brands was by your side. At PepsiCo, you're invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone's welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you're from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet.