Nathan Papso
Endwell,NY
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing and operations leader with more than 10 years of progressive experience at Frito-Lay in Kirkwood, New York, leading teams and driving performance in regulated manufacturing environments. Experience includes manufacturing operations management, maintenance management, food safety and quality department oversight, audit leadership, and cross functional project management execution. Demonstrated success leading frontline employees and professional staff, launching new production lines, maintaining compliance, and improving operational performance. Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen trained, with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Manufacturing Manager
Frito-Lay / PepsiCo
Kirkwood, NY
01.2014 - 2017
- Led manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment with responsibility for personal safety, quality, productivity, and team performance.
- Directed daily plant priorities while balancing multiple departmental demands, shifting timelines, and operational deadlines.
- Led cross-functional teams to support plant goals, improve execution, and drive accountability across departments.
- Communicated effectively with frontline employees, professional hires, and plant leadership to maintain alignment on operational priorities.
Senior Maintenance Manager
Frito Lay / Pepsico
Kirkwood, NY
2017 - 2021
• Oversaw maintenance-related operations supporting production reliability, equipment readiness, and plant performance.
- Led new production line installation and startup.
- Led cross-functional project teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Managed priorities across maintenance and manufacturing functions in a high-demand environment.
Food Safety & Quality Department Manager
Frito-Lay / PepsiCo
Kirkwood, NY
2021 - Current
- Led food safety and quality efforts in a regulated manufacturing environment with strong focus on compliance, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Managed quality control and food safety responsibilities across department functions.
- Led audit activity and supported compliance efforts, including ISO 22000 audit experience.
- Directed corrective action follow-up, documentation accuracy, and communication of compliance standards across teams.
Education
Bachelors Degree -
University at Albany
Albany, NYSkills
- Manufacturing operations management
- Maintenance operations leadership
- New production line standup experience
- Management experience leading cross functional project teams and initiatives
- Experience leading both frontline employees and professional hires
- Proven ability to multitask across multiple departmental priorities
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Capital funding appropriation experience
- Quality control and audit leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and lead new teams and departments
Timeline
Associate Manufacturing Manager
Frito-Lay / PepsiCo
01.2014 - 2017
Senior Maintenance Manager
Frito Lay / Pepsico
2017 - 2021
Food Safety & Quality Department Manager
Frito-Lay / PepsiCo
2021 - Current
Bachelors Degree -
University at Albany