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Supply Chain Industrial Placement - Process Lead Support Leycroft

PepsiCo
£26,600
Leicester

Expected closing date: Friday, 30 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 12-month industrial placement in Supply Chain at PepsiCo, starting July 2026.
  • Salary of £26,600 per year.
  • Opportunity to analyse data, facilitate problem-solving, and support continuous improvement projects.
  • Requires penultimate-year university students studying Engineering or related disciplines.
  • Application closing date: 30th October 2026.

About the Role

This is a 12-month industrial placement within PepsiCo's Supply Chain team, starting in July 2026 on a full-time basis. You will work on projects that matter, contributing to the success of well-known brands.

Responsibilities

In this placement, you will:

  • Analyse performance data and metric trends, preparing validated data and loss trees to support Daily and Weekly Direction Setting.
  • Facilitate problem-solving sessions using methodologies like 6W2H and UPS to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Support the Process Lead in loss elimination activities, including GEMBA walks and process improvement workstreams, and establish new operating standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects across equipment and manufacturing processes.
  • Work with line teams to improve zone physical standards and maintain workplace standards.
  • Develop centreline parameters, support rapid changeovers, and complete system health checks as part of SPARK activities.
  • Train, coach, and support operators and Front Line Employees in executing Daily Management Systems.
  • Build practical knowledge of manufacturing processes and Manufacturing Excellence programmes (SPARK, Integrated Work Systems, Lean Six Sigma).
  • Work on real-life objectives and make a noticeable contribution to your department.

Qualifications

We are looking for:

  • Students with full Right to Work for the duration of the placement (July 2026-July 2027).
  • Students currently in their penultimate year of university, with a course that includes a sandwich placement option.
  • Students pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Electrical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or closely related disciplines.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to challenge existing methods.
  • Passion for the company, personal development, sustainability, and engineering delivery.
  • Ambition to learn, grow your career, and aspire to leadership.
  • Creativity and fresh ideas.

Benefits

  • Salary: £26,600 per year.
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays.
  • Discounted PepsiCo products.
  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Market-leading health and wellbeing benefits, including:
    • Virtual GP (24/7 for you and your family).
    • Discounted gym membership.
    • SWORD (online digital physiotherapy service).
  • Development and mentoring.
  • Vibrant culture.

Application Process

  • Online application.
  • Video Interview (September-October 2026).
  • Virtual Assessment Centre (November-December 2026).

Application Closing Date

30th of October 2026. Applications may close early due to high response.