Supply Chain Co-Op Fall 2026

Overview Co-op Work Term Duration: 4 months Start Date: September 7th, 2026 Education and Eligibility: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year students currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution  Job Location: Quaker Peterborough, Cambridge Frito Lay, Ottawa Distribution Center Compensation: $21.25-$37.00/hour *NOTE: Shift Work Required for some Quaker Peterborough roles The Role: The goal of Pepsi Co’s Operations co-op program is to provide students with the opportunity to leverage their academic understanding in a real-world, business-driven environment. Ultimately, we aim to develop the future supply chain leaders necessary to enable our growth within an accelerated period. During this co-op you may have exposure to leading teams of hourly associates, implementing and managing leading-edge manufacturing and distribution technology, as well as process flow design and mapping, productivity measures, time studies, data collection and computational analyses within the production and operations areas of our facilities. Additionally, you will have opportunities to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets.  Application Requirements: *During the interview process, please be prepared to rank the following sites in order of preference: Peterborough Quaker Plant Cambridge Frito Lay Plant Ottawa Distribution Cent. Open to any experience Responsibilities Depending on the role that’s right for you, you can expect to: Gain an understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines  Receive opportunities to build affiliation with associate peers and interact with senior leadership  Assist in the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes  Report findings to other team members and management as required  Work on large projects and manage time and effort without the need for constant supervision  Learn various statistical modelling and developing reporting tools  Learn to manage production staff to attain production and quality goals  Assist in organizing and facilitating team meetings to achieve continuous process improvement  Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables, etc.)  Recent intern projects have included: As part of our program, we aim to provide an experience designed for you to gain a functional knowledge of the supply chain and an opportunity to achieve results through the completion of a real-world supply chain-based project.  Working closely with our supply chain professionals to share strategies, data, and experience what it is like to be a supply chain leader at Pepsi Co.  Identifying process efficiencies and solutions to implement within our manufacturing and warehousing businesses. Some examples include reducing waste, improving safety, improving frontline performance, analyzing/optimizing line efficiency and output, or improving compliance with standards.  Developing interpersonal and communication skills to successfully lead a frontline workgroup.  Qualifications What we’re looking for: Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Business Management Highly motivated self-starter  Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off-campus)  Previous experience in an operations environment (on- or off-campus; either through employment or academic clubs) is an asset but not a requirement Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly  Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment  Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  Ability to give/receive constructive feedback  Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater advancement opportunities
Depending on the role that’s right for you, you can expect to: Gain an understanding of various supply chain functions and disciplines  Receive opportunities to build affiliation with associate peers and interact with senior leadership  Assist in the analysis and development of supply chain metrics and business processes  Report findings to other team members and management as required  Work on large projects and manage time and effort without the need for constant supervision  Learn various statistical modelling and developing reporting tools  Learn to manage production staff to attain production and quality goals  Assist in organizing and facilitating team meetings to achieve continuous process improvement  Organize and facilitate work team meetings (examples: pre-shift, roundtables, etc.)  Recent intern projects have included: As part of our program, we aim to provide an experience designed for you to gain a functional knowledge of the supply chain and an opportunity to achieve results through the completion of a real-world supply chain-based project.  Working closely with our supply chain professionals to share strategies, data, and experience what it is like to be a supply chain leader at Pepsi Co.  Identifying process efficiencies and solutions to implement within our manufacturing and warehousing businesses. Some examples include reducing waste, improving safety, improving frontline performance, analyzing/optimizing line efficiency and output, or improving compliance with standards.  Developing interpersonal and communication skills to successfully lead a frontline workgroup.
What we’re looking for: Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Operations/Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Business Management Highly motivated self-starter  Proven people/project leadership throughout your academic career (on- or off-campus)  Previous experience in an operations environment (on- or off-campus; either through employment or academic clubs) is an asset but not a requirement Ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make tradeoff decisions quickly  Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment  Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  Ability to give/receive constructive feedback  Flexibility for relocation will allow for greater advancement opportunities