OPT Supply Chain Lead Jobs
Supply Chain Lead roles typically fall under specialty occupation standards, making them compatible with F-1 OPT authorization. Most positions require a degree in supply chain management, operations, or industrial engineering. STEM OPT extensions of up to 24 months are widely available for graduates in qualifying fields, giving you up to three years total to build U.S. experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Quaker is proactively seeking talent for Supply Chain Leader vacancies. The Production Supervisor manages all activities associated with their front-line team, in order to positively impact the overall department. The Supply Chain Leader will be leading a team consisting of hourly front-line associates, and possibly salaried exempt associates. Responsibilities include cost efficiency, continuous improvement on processes, service, and safety. This is an opportunity to lead a diverse team of 15 to 30 hourly manufacturing associates with varying levels of experience. This role is expected to develop individuals and the team to solve operational issues and motivate team members to achieve performance targets.
Responsibilities
- Optimize operational efficiencies to support the facility’s production, packaging, warehousing, and shipping operations
- Optimize ingredient and packaging material used to minimize waste
- Ensure operational practices are followed to control inventories
- Ensure PepsiCo financial and accounting control procedures are followed to ensure accurate inventory records are maintained
- Maintain product quality and sanitation standards
- Flex production plans on a shift-by-shift basis, managing through issues to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies
- Identify and coordinate operations improvements necessary to deliver the site annual operating plan (AOP). Ensure cost performance gaps are identified, action plans are developed, and resources are properly allocated
- Builds people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for front-line hourly personnel
- Manage the performance of direct reports through performance reviews, frequent discussions, coaching, and career development action plans
- Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals
- Deliver effective change leadership - driving business changes while minimizing people impact
- Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally to assist the team to solve operational issues
- Motivate team members to achieve plan goals
- Build and develop talent by effectively leveraging PepsiCo Career Growth and Leadership Models and the Performance Management Process: objective setting, performance and development (PDR), and competency review
- Champion and lead an effective safety culture. Coach for safe behaviors and compliance with safety policies and procedures
- Coach teams to demonstrate continuous improvement in profitability margins, efficiencies, and cost savings initiatives
- Ensure compliance with Company policies, contracts and procedures
- Administer policies and procedures
- Regular and predictable attendance at the worksite
- This role requires regular presence on the plant floor
- This role requires lifting up to 40 lbs. occasionally
- This role requires occasional work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow
- This role may operate manufacturing equipment occasionally
- This role may require off-shift and weekend work
- This role may require some travel (less than 5%)
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work off-shift (there are opportunities across 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Preferably in engineering, business, operations management, or similar field
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing preferred preferably food/beverage experience
- Must possess strong skills, knowledge and capability in TPM or lean manufacturing, finance and accounting, project management, human relations, effective communications, and statistics/logical problem-solving.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to lead a team-based approach to decision making
- Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to get results through mentoring skills
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
- This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States
Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age
If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Supply Chain Lead
Confirm your degree aligns with the role
Supply Chain Lead positions require a direct connection between your degree and the job duties. Degrees in supply chain management, operations research, industrial engineering, or logistics are the strongest fit. A business administration degree may qualify depending on coursework concentration.
Prioritize employers with existing visa infrastructure
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa workers in the past are far more likely to support OPT students through the E-Verify requirement and future sponsorship. Manufacturing, retail, and logistics enterprises tend to have established immigration processes already in place.
Apply before your OPT start date
Supply Chain Lead hiring cycles can run six to ten weeks from application to offer. Starting your search at least three months before your OPT authorization begins ensures you have an offer and EAD in hand before day one on the job.
Highlight quantifiable supply chain outcomes
Employers sponsoring OPT workers expect demonstrable value. Frame your experience around measurable results: inventory cost reductions, supplier lead time improvements, or demand forecasting accuracy. Numbers make your application easier to justify internally to hiring managers and legal teams.
Understand the E-Verify requirement before applying
OPT STEM extension employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm this before investing time in an application. Asking during an early recruiter screen is acceptable and signals you understand compliance, which reassures employers unfamiliar with OPT authorization requirements.
Target industries with high supply chain hiring volume
Consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and e-commerce companies consistently post Supply Chain Lead openings. These industries run complex global operations that justify hiring international talent. Browse Migrate Mate to filter OPT-compatible roles within these sectors specifically.
Supply Chain Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Supply Chain Lead jobs qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Most Supply Chain Lead roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in supply chain management, industrial engineering, operations research, or a related STEM-designated field. The role must also involve applying technical knowledge directly, not just general management. Confirm your degree's STEM classification with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Supply Chain Lead roles that are open to OPT students?
Not every job posting specifies OPT compatibility, which makes filtering time-consuming on general job boards. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces Supply Chain Lead roles from employers with sponsorship history and E-Verify enrollment, so you can focus on applications that are actually worth your time.
Can I work as a Supply Chain Lead on pre-completion OPT?
Yes, pre-completion OPT is an option if you haven't graduated yet, but your hours are restricted to 20 per week during the academic term. Most Supply Chain Lead roles are full-time positions, so pre-completion OPT is rarely a practical fit. Post-completion OPT, which allows full-time work, is the far more common authorization path for this role.
What happens to my OPT if a supply chain role is contract or project-based?
OPT permits self-employment and contract work, but the work must be directly related to your major field of study and you must report it to your DSO. For Supply Chain Lead contract roles, document your job duties carefully and ensure they align with your degree. Short gaps between contracts may count against your 90-day unemployment limit, so plan accordingly.
Will Supply Chain Lead employers sponsor me for an H-1B after OPT?
Supply Chain Lead is a recognized specialty occupation, which means it meets the baseline requirement for H-1B eligibility. Whether a specific employer will sponsor depends on their size, legal resources, and hiring policies. Companies in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and logistics are among the more frequent H-1B sponsors for supply chain roles. Researching an employer's filing history before accepting an offer is worthwhile.