About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, renowned for creating much-loved household brands such as Gatorade, 7Up, and Pepsi. Our manufacturing unit in Little Island, Cork, Ireland, sources ingredients to produce over 1,200 recipes that fuel markets worldwide. As a Great Place to Work in Ireland, PepsiCo champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where every employee can thrive. We offer careers across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR, and IT, providing endless opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Role Overview

PepsiCo is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a one-year fixed-purpose opportunity at our Little Island site in Cork, Ireland. In this critical shift leadership role, you will oversee the maintenance program to ensure machinery producing our concentrate products operates at maximum efficiency. Covering a 24/5 operation with some 24/7 systems, you will manage mechanical, electrical, and robotic equipment, including software programming. This position demands strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to minimizing downtime while driving continuous improvement.

Key Focus Areas

Your role will emphasize total preventative maintenance, breakdown management, and coordination across shifts. You will lead a frontline craft team, including unionized employees and contractors, ensuring seamless operations in a high-volume production environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining site reliability and performance. Core duties include:

• Coordinating day-to-day reactive, preventive maintenance, and statutory compliance schedules across shifts.
• Leading the shift team in repairing equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
• Organizing maintenance for plant equipment and facilities, including reviewing method statements, risk assessments, LOTO, work permits, and service reports.
• Liaising with production teams on machine uptime, analyzing data, and driving performance through KPI metrics.
• Implementing preventive maintenance schedules, updating CMMS systems like SAP PM, and supporting project handovers.
• Providing technical support, root cause investigations, major breakdown reports, and detailed shift handovers.
• Leading daily/weekly shift meetings, adhering to H&S and Quality standards, and delivering on global monthly Maintenance KPIs.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates should bring:

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, with proven people management of frontline unionized employees.
• Solid understanding of plant and facilities technologies; beneficial experience with PLC & SCADA, fire systems, HVAC, boilers, and compressed air.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams; experience with computerized maintenance management systems (SAP PM) is advantageous.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze reports, track supplies/spares, and ensure HSE compliance through risk assessments and safe practices.
• Excellent organizational skills for planning, delegating tasks, and processing high-volume requests in a fast-paced 24/5 setting.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated leadership in continuous improvement initiatives and familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance will set you apart.

Benefits & Perks

Joining PepsiCo means accessing a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career. Enjoy working for a global organization passionate about innovation and sustainability. Key perks include:

• A supportive, inclusive culture recognized as a Great Place to Work in Ireland.
• Opportunities to contribute to Health & Safety Excellence and culture-based systems.
• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and global best practices.
• Networking across diverse functions for holistic career development.
• Fixed-term role with potential for extension or permanent opportunities based on performance.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, career progression is a reality. This Maintenance Supervisor role serves as a launchpad into broader technical leadership positions within our Cork facility or across our international network. With mentorship, training in advanced systems like SAP PM and PLC programming, and participation in continuous improvement projects, you will build skills for senior roles in maintenance, operations, or engineering. PepsiCo invests in employee development, offering pathways to Supply Chain management, R&D, and beyond.

Why Join Us

Why choose PepsiCo in Cork? Be part of a team producing iconic brands that delight consumers globally. Our Little Island site is at the heart of PepsiCo's European operations, offering stability, challenge, and reward. Experience a premium work environment prioritizing safety, innovation, and inclusion. With a 24/5 operation, enjoy structured shifts, competitive estimated salary of €65,000-€95,000 annually, and the pride of contributing to world-class manufacturing excellence. PepsiCo: A space to be you.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this a permanent position? A: This is a one-year fixed-purpose role with potential for extension based on business needs.

Q: What shift pattern applies? A: Role covers 24/5 operations with some 24/7 systems; shift details provided upon application.

Q: Are contractors involved? A: Yes, you will coordinate with vendors, reviewing permits and reports.

Q: What salary can I expect? A: Estimated €65,000-€95,000 yearly, based on Food & Beverage sector rates in Ireland.

Q: Do I need union management experience? A: Yes, significant experience managing frontline unionized employees is required.

Q: How to apply? A: Submit your application via PepsiCo's careers portal today.