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New Graduate Capital Projects Leader

Job in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: PepsiCo
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Quality Engineering, Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 56700 - 92400 CAD Yearly CAD 56700.00 92400.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview

Pepsi Co is a leading global food and beverage company, recognized by our broad portfolio of powerful brands including Lay's, Doritos, Tostitos, Pepsi, Aquafina, Quaker and Gatorade to name a few.

Pepsi Co’s mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our people are critical to our success and by supporting their personal growth and development and providing them with the tools they need to succeed, Pepsi Co Canada is a company you’ll be proud to join!

With six manufacturing facilities, 50 major distribution centers and 70,000+ customers from coast to coast, we're constantly searching for committed, hardworking individuals to help build our team.

Pepsi Co Foods Canada has current openings at the Frito Lay Facility in Cambridge, ON for a New Graduate Capital Projects Leader.

Compensation: $56,700 - $92,400

Responsibilities
  • Apply sound engineering principles to all assigned projects.
  • Manage all projects using Early Management principles.
  • Where necessary, create scope of work documents for preliminary projects to determine project design, project feasibility, and project specification. Prepare capital appropriation requests (CARs) for review and approval on assigned projects.
  • Prepare and maintain updated cost and lead-time estimates for assigned projects and cost studies.
  • Obtain and adopt all requirements associated with assigned projects including but not limit to building permits, environmental regulations, sanitary design, good manufacturing practices, safety, OSHA, and all governmental regulations.
  • Specify, bid, and purchase necessary services and equipment to complete assigned projects with minimal interruption to production. Maintain and upkeep project purchases by managing purchase orders, invoices, and cost tracking documents as per audit standards.
  • Supervise and coordinate installation by contractors, plant labor, and support services to provide efficient and timely completion of assigned projects. Oversee preparation of all necessary drawings following installation and distribute where applicable.
  • Provide and/or coordinate training to maintenance and operators on all new equipment installed on assigned project.
  • Complete cost studies and cost estimates for yearly projects.
  • Complete full project closures on all assigned projects.
  • Be innovative in identifying ways to decrease utility and maintenance costs. Lead cost savings initiatives.
  • Maintain all required documentation for corporate and governmental regulatory compliance.
  • Qualifications
  • New Grad candidates - You have graduated with your bachelor’s degree in 2024, 2025 or graduating by April 2026
  • Capital project planning and engineering.

    Experiences with batching and transfer systems are assets.

    Experiences with high-speed packaging machinery.

    Experience with process improvement methodologies (FMEA, Six-Sigma, TPM, etc).
  • Demonstrated project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead and coach trades people and groups of individuals with various levels of education and experience.
  • University degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Strong technical and analytical aptitude required.
  • Demonstrated ability to long range plan and execution of the plan.
  • Strong Interpersonal skills and experience in managing people.
  • What you can expect from us:

  • Competitive compensation, benefits, pension, RRSP contribution and vacation time
  • A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
  • A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
  • A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development
  • An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects
  • An opportunity to give back to the community with our Always on Volunteer 360 Program
  • An organization that aims to use their scale, reach and expertise to build a more sustainable world
  • Pepsi Co may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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