About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, with products consumed over a billion times daily across more than 200 countries. In 2020, the company achieved net revenue exceeding $70 billion USD, powered by iconic brands like Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker, Tropicana, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's portfolio includes 23 brands each generating over $1 billion in annual sales. Guided by the 'Winning with Purpose' vision, PepsiCo integrates sustainability into every aspect of its business, aiming for long-term market leadership while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility.

In Germany, PepsiCo operates state-of-the-art production facilities, including in Nieder-Roden, where innovation meets efficiency to deliver beloved beverages to consumers worldwide. As a Beverage Production Specialist, you'll contribute to this legacy of excellence in a dynamic, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Role Overview

The Beverage Production Specialist (m/w/d) role at PepsiCo's Nieder-Roden facility in Germany is a hands-on position in the heart of beverage manufacturing. You'll focus on syrup production, ensuring precision, quality, and efficiency in every batch. This full-time role demands technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the flexibility to thrive in a shift-based production setting. Ideal for skilled professionals with food technology backgrounds, this position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge automation systems while upholding PepsiCo's rigorous standards for product excellence and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll play a critical part in maintaining seamless operations:

• Accurately mix syrups for beverages, strictly adhering to recipes and formulations to guarantee consistent taste and quality.
• Monitor and control each step of the syrup production process, ensuring continuous high standards and immediate issue resolution.
• Execute machine changeovers, format adjustments, and perform minor maintenance to keep production lines running smoothly.
• Actively minimize material losses and downtime through proactive measures and efficient practices.
• Implement safety, environmental, hygiene, and quality protocols, including regular cleaning and adherence to microbiological standards.
• Support cross-functional areas like filling processes to ensure overall production flow.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed, you'll need:

• A completed vocational training (Ausbildung) in a food technology or related field, with hands-on experience in beverage production.
• Strong technical understanding of process plants, automation systems, and process engineering principles.
• Proven commitment to food safety, quality control, and standardized production procedures.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying shift schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent German language skills for effective communication and compliance.

No degree required—this is a skilled trade position valuing practical expertise over formal higher education.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a comprehensive, tariff-based compensation package designed for work-life balance and long-term security:

• Attractive salary with premiums for shifts, weekends, nights, overtime, flexibility, and on-call duties.
• 30 days of annual vacation, plus additional flex time off based on deployment.
• Company pension schemes, asset-building benefits, or direct insurance subsidies.
• Supplemental health insurance including chief physician treatment and single-bed rooms.
• Meal allowances, free on-site drinks, and snacks.
• Wellpass membership for fitness and wellness, JobBike leasing, and health initiatives.
• Financial support for weddings, births, childcare, and more.
• Confidential employee assistance program and free parking.

Career Growth

PepsiCo invests in your development with structured training, cross-functional opportunities, and pathways to advanced roles in production management, quality assurance, or operations leadership. Many specialists advance to supervisory positions or transfer to innovation teams, leveraging PepsiCo's global network for international mobility. Ongoing skill-building in automation, sustainability, and lean manufacturing ensures you're equipped for future challenges.

Why Join Us

Join PepsiCo in Nieder-Roden to be part of a purpose-driven company that's reshaping the food and beverage industry. Work in a modern facility with collaborative teams, cutting-edge technology, and a culture that values safety, innovation, and employee well-being. Contribute to sustainable production while enjoying competitive pay, generous perks, and real career progression in Germany's vibrant food sector.

Role FAQs

What shifts will I work?

Shift work including weekends and nights, with attractive premiums to compensate.

Is experience in beverages required?

Yes, prior beverage production experience is essential alongside food tech training.

What salary can I expect?

Competitive tariff rates starting around €45,000-€65,000 annually, plus bonuses—exact based on experience.

Are there relocation supports?

Free parking provided; other supports discussed during interview.

How does PepsiCo support sustainability?

Through 'Winning with Purpose,' integrating eco-standards into daily operations like waste reduction and efficient processes.